A new generation of Antigua and Barbuda’s track and field talent is set to compete on a global stage, with three rising young athletes earning a spot on the national roster for the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships, hosted in Eugene, Oregon, USA. The Antigua and Barbuda Athletic Association formally announced the official team this week, confirming that Kettia Ambrose, Tyra Fenton and Kasiya Daley will carry the nation’s flag at the biennial event, which is scheduled to run from August 5 to 9 at the University of Oregon’s iconic Hayward Field, a venue long renowned for hosting elite international track and field competitions.
Each athlete has been assigned their specific events for the upcoming championships. Ambrose, one of the nation’s most promising young female sprinters, will line up in both the women’s 200-metre and 400-metre races. Fenton will also compete in the women’s 200-metre event, bringing her own specialized speed and training to the starting line. On the men’s side, Daley will compete across two short-distance sprint events, the 100-metre and 200-metre races, aiming to post strong times against the world’s best under-20 competitors.
The young delegation will not travel without support: experienced coach Teddy Daley and team leader Jo-Ann Small will accompany the trio throughout the trip, providing on-the-ground training guidance, logistical support and strategic advice ahead of their races. As one of the world’s most prestigious gatherings for emerging track and field talent, the 2026 championships will draw hundreds of top junior athletes from every corner of the globe, giving young competitors a critical opportunity to gain international competition experience and showcase their skills ahead of potential senior-level careers.
In a statement marking the team announcement, the Antigua and Barbuda Athletic Association extended well wishes to the entire national delegation, wishing all three athletes strong performances, a safe journey to Oregon, and success as they step onto the international championship stage to represent their small Caribbean nation.