Belizean Athletes Shine with 10 Medals at Mérida Championship Team Belize delivered a stellar performance at the Campeonato Invernal Pista y Campo 2025 in Mérida, Mexico, a World Athletics-sanctioned event, bringing home a total of 10 medals across multiple track and field events. The good news was shared by the Belize Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association on its Facebook Page. Leading the charge was Nyasha Harris, who dominated the U20 female sprint events, securing gold in both the 100m and 200m. In the men’s 100m open, Shaun Gill clinched gold, while Fred Usher Jr took bronze. Usher Jr also secured silver in the 200m open. Donovan Grinage Jr added to Belize’s medal haul with a bronze in the 400m hurdles open. One of the biggest highlights came in the 4x100m relay open male, where Jalen O’Brien, Shaun Gill, Donovan Grinage Jr, and Fred Usher Jr powered their way to a gold medal victory. Additionally, Juan Portillo put up a strong showing in the shot put and javelin, finishing 4th and 5th, respectively. Special recognition was given to Coach Shelmadine Carr for her leadership in guiding the athletes to success.