BARBADOS BEST junior track and field athletes were welcomed back home as heroes by Government officials, family, friends and well-wishers last night at the Grantley Adams International Airport.
Minister of Sport Stephen Lashley and large contingents from Harrison College and Daryll Jordan Secondary gave high-fives and hugs to the two dozen members of the Carifta Games squad that returned home from St Kitts.
Most of the cheers were reserved for middle-distance queen Mary Fraser and sprint phenom Mario Burke, who were at the forefront of the team effort that produced seven golds.
Harrisonians Burke (left) and javelin gold medal winner Hayley Matthews (third from left) showing off their medals to Harrison College principal Juanita Wade (second left). Fraser (second from right) with Daryll Jordan physical education teacher Shakira Shorey. (MK)
