The Caribbean was well represented at the Summer Olympic Games 2021, especially in track and field. Jamaica, the Bahamas, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic had outstanding performances.
93 countries attained medals including 7 Caribbean Islands.
Cuba ranked first in the Caribbean with 15 medals overall, including 7 gold medals. Jamaica came away with 9 medals; 4 gold, 1 silver, and 4 bronze. All from the women’s 100 meters, men and women’s 100 meters hurdles, 200m, 4x100m, and 4x400m. The Bahamas attained 2 gold medals in the 400 meters men and women events.
Also, the Dominican Republic received 5 medals, 3 silver, and 3 bronze.
Congratulations to those who represented the Caribbean and to those who gained their Olympic medals. We applaud your sacrifice and dedication.
Caribbean Islands Medal Count and Country Rank
| Caribbean Rank | Rank Overall | Team/NOC | Gold Medal | Silver Medal | Bronze Medal | Total | Rank by Total |
| 1 | 14 | Cuba | 7 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 18 |
| 2 | 21 | Jamaica | 4 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 26 |
| 3 | 42 | Bahamas | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 66 |
| 4 | 63 | Bermuda | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 77 |
| 5 | 63 | Puerto Rico | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 77 |
| 6 | 68 | Dominican Republic | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 42 |
| 7 | 86 | Grenada | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 77 |
Athletes Who Received Medals from The Caribbean
The Bahamas performed outstandingly well in both the men’s and women’s 400 meters races. Their runners were definitely the ones to beat. Steven Gardiner and Shaunae Miller-Ubo both got gold medals in these races.
Kirani James from Grenada received a bronze medal in the 400 meters for his performance.
Puerto Rico’s Jasmine Camacho-Quinn received a gold medal in the 100 meters hurdles and Megan Tapper from Jamaica got the bronze.
Flora Duffy of Bermuda got the gold medal in the Women’s Individual Triathlon event and
Who Received Medals From Jamaica?
Jamaica attained 9 medals and is ranked 21st overall. Our Jamaican women have performed superbly overall.
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Name |
Sport | Event | Medal | Medal |
| Hansle Parchment | ATH | Men’s 110m Hurdles | 1 | Gold Medal |
| Elaine Thompson Herah | ATH | Women’s 100m | 1 | Gold Medal |
| Elaine Thompson Herah | ATH | Women’s 200m | 1 | Gold Medal |
| Jamaica (Briana, Elaine, Shelly-Ann, and Sherika) | ATH | Women’s 4 x 100m Relay | 1 | Gold Medal |
| Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce | ATH | Women’s 100m | 2 | Silver Medal |
| Ronald Levy | ATH | Men’s 110m Hurdles | 3 | Bronze Medal |
| Sherika Jackson | ATH | Women’s 100m | 3 | Bronze Medal |
| Megan Tapper | ATH | Women’s 100m hurdles | 3 | Bronze Medal |
| Jamaica | ATH | Women’s 4x400m Relay | 3 | Bronze Medal |
Daily medal count and country rank at Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
- Day 14 – Tokyo Summer Olympics 2021: Day 14 Country Rank and Medal Count
- Final Day – Tokyo Summer Olympics 2021: Final Country Rank and Medal Count
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