BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — Benedict College sprinter Darian Clarke participated in the Barbados Grand Prix on Saturday, helping lead his 4x100-meter relay team to a second-place finish, while also finishing fifth in the 100-meter dash.

The inaugural Barbados Grand Prix featured a full evening of track and field competition under the lights at the Usain Bolt Sports Complex. The meet included top athletes from across the Caribbean, offering fans a rare look at regional talent in a team-based format.

The Grand Prix introduced a draft-style team format. Each team fielded up to two athletes per event, creating a competitive and strategic lineup across sprint, middle-distance, hurdles, field events, and relays.

This meet was by invitation only and designed to showcase Barbados' overseas-based talent alongside regional contenders. Athletes were drafted into four mixed-gender teams, with points awarded based on event placements.
Clarke was Benedict's top sprinter for the Tigers in 2025. He ran a season-best time of 10.42 in the 100-meter and a time of 20.77 in the 200-meter, with both times coming at the Southern Wesleyan University Gotta Run Invitational. He finished fourth in the 100 and third in the 200 at the SIAC Championship, and finished 19^th at the NCAA National Championship.

The Barbados Grand Prix provided a competitive platform leading into the latter half of the 2025 outdoor season, including preparations for the World Athletics Championships and regional championships. It also presented a unique opportunity for local fans to see their national and regional stars compete at home.

With a fast schedule, strong field, and a team-based format designed to drive excitement, the Grand Prix marked a major step in Barbados' growing presence on the international track and field calendar.