1964 British West Indies Championships

International sporting competition The 1964 British West Indies Championships was the fifth edition of the track and field competition between British colony nations in the Caribbean. This marked the relaunching of the competition after a three-year break, during which the West Indies Federation had been dissolved. It was held in Kingston, Jamaica in early September. A total of 25 events were contested, fifteen by men and ten by women. The 400 metres was added to the women's programme. The number of men's events was reduced, with the 10,000 metres, half marathon, pole vault and relay races all being dropped.British West Indies Championships. GBR Athletics. Retrieved on 2015-03-21. Bahamian 100 metres runner Tom Robinson was the only athlete to defend his title from the 1960 championships, although multiple former champion George Kerr topped the podium in a different middle-distance event. John Mowatt completed a double in the 5000 metres and 3000 metres steeplechase. The versatile Jamaican Wellesley Clayton took both the 110 metres hurdles and long jump gold medals. Jamaica completed a sweep of the women's titles and had three double champions: Carmen Smith (100 m and 80 metres hurdles), Una Morris (200 m and 400 m) and Joan Gordon (shot put and discus throw). All the champions are known, but data is limited for the minor medallists. Medal summary Men 100 metresTom Robinson BAH 1964 10.3Lyn Headley JAM 10.4Patrick Robinson JAM 10.5200 metresGeorge Collie BAH 1964 21.5Pablo McNeil JAM 21.6Clifton Forbes JAM 21.6400 metresRupert Hoilette JAM 47.2Mal Spence JAM 48.2Unknown athlete ???800 metresStanley Dunwell JAM 1:54.2Casper Springer BAR 1885 1:54.5Unknown athlete ???1500 metresGeorge Kerr JAM 3:52.6Neville Myton JAM 3:53.7Unknown athlete ???5000 metresJohn Mowatt JAM 16:08.9Unknown athlete ???Unknown athlete ???110 m hurdlesWellesley Clayton JAM 15.6Unknown athlete ???Unknown athlete ???400 m hurdlesAnthony Carr JAM 56.8Unknown athlete ???Unknown athlete ???3000 metres steeplechaseJohn Mowatt JAM 9:42.2 Only one competitorHigh jumpHenry Jackson JAM 1.90 mAnton Norris BAR 1885 1.90 mUnknown athlete ??? mLong jumpWellesley Clayton JAM 7.47 mVictor Brooks JAM 7.45 mUnknown athlete ??? mTriple jumpVictor Brooks JAM 14.58 mUnknown athlete ??? mUnknown athlete ??? mShot putCarlton Spencer JAM 14.22 mUnknown athlete ??? mUnknown athlete ??? mDiscus throwRobert Darlow JAM 45.59 mUnknown athlete ??? mUnknown athlete ??? mJavelin throwHugh Malcolm JAM 50.33 mUnknown athlete ??? mUnknown athlete ??? m Women 100 metresCarmen Smith JAM 11.8Adlin Mair JAM 11.9Unknown athlete ???200 metresUna Morris JAM 24.1Adlin Mair JAM 24.5Carmen Smith JAM 24.5400 metresUna Morris JAM 58.0Unknown athlete ???Unknown athlete ???80 m hurdlesCarmen Smith JAM 11.4Adlin Mair JAM 11.4Unknown athlete ???4×100 m relayJAM 46.5Unknown team ???Unknown team ???High jumpPauline Rodney JAM 1.45 mUnknown athlete ??? mUnknown athlete ??? mLong jumpBeverley Welsh JAM 5.60 mUnknown athlete ??? mUnknown athlete ??? mShot putJoan Gordon JAM 10.58 mUnknown athlete ??? mUnknown athlete ??? mDiscus throwJoan Gordon JAM 34.77 mUnknown athlete ??? mUnknown athlete ??? mJavelin throwJean Blake JAM 39.01 mUnknown athlete ??? mUnknown athlete ??? m References Medallists British West Indies Championships. GBR Athletics. Retrieved on 2015-03-21. Category:British West Indies Championships British West Indies Championships British West Indies Championships British West Indies Championships Category:International athletics competitions hosted by Jamaica Category:Sports competitions in Kingston, Jamaica Category:20th century in Kingston, Jamaica