Saint Kitts and Nevis

 Today we visit Saint Kitts and Nevis. Their NOC was created in 1986 and recognized in 1993. First the Commonwealth Games. They first appeared in 1978 as part of the Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla team. They appeared independently in 1990 and been to every games since. Only one medal and it was a gold from Kim Collins in 2002 in the 100m. Flag bearers include: Antoine Adams (2014), St Clair Hodge (2018 & 2022) and Amya Clarke (2022). Now for the Olympics. First appearance was 1996 in Atlanta and have appeared in every games since. No winter appearances yet.  No medals won yet.  Flag bearers include: Diane Francis (1996), Kim Collins (2000, 2004, 2012), Virgil Hodge (2008), Antoine Adam's (2016) and Amya Clarke/Jason Rogers (2020). Their specialty is athletics. So that's our visit to Saint Kitts and Nevis. Here is their flag.


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