The British Virgin Islands competed at the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile from October 20 to November 5, 2023. This was the territory's 11th appearance at the Pan American Games, having competed at every Games since making its debut in 1983.
On October 17, 2023 the British Virgin Islands Olympic Committee announced a team of four athletes (three men and one woman) competing in two sports. Track athlete Deya Erickson was the country's flagbearers during the opening ceremony. Meanwhile, sailor Thad Lettsome was the country's flagbearer during the closing ceremony.
Competitors The following is the list of number of competitors (per gender) participating at the games per sport/discipline. SportMenWomenTotalAthletics (track and field) 2 13Sailing 1 0 1 Total 3 14
Athletics (track and field)
The British Virgin Islands qualified three track and field athletes. Due to the games taking place during the off-season, many of the territory's top athletes did not compete, including 2023 world silver medalist Kyron McMaster. With Gumbs and Henry competing in the shot put, it marked the first time ever the Islands had two competitors in the same event at the Pan American Games.
Track event AthleteEventSemifinalsFinalResultRankResultRankDeya EricksonWomen's 100 m hurdles14.4212Did not advance
Field events AthleteEventFinalDistancePositionDjimon GumbsMen's discus throw54.709Djimon GumbsMen's shot putEldred Henry16.9811
Sailing
The British Virgin Islands qualified one boat for a total of one sailor. This marked the country's first boat qualified in 30 years (not including invitational spots).
Men AthleteEventOpening seriesFinals12345678910PointsRankPointsRankThad LettsomeLaser141716141315614131211714Did not advance
See also British Virgin Islands at the 2024 Summer Olympics
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