| XXXVIII CARIFTA Games | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Dates | April 10–13 |
| Host city | Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia  |
| Venue | George Odlum National Stadium |
| Level | Junior and Youth |
| Events | 66 (35 junior, (incl. 5 open) 31 youth) |
| Participation | about 545 (294 junior, 251 youth) athletes from 25 nations |
| Records set | 15 games records |
The 38th CARIFTA Games was held in the George Odlum National Stadium in Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia, on April 10–13, 2009.[1] Detailed reports on the results were given.[2][3][4][5]
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- ^ Finisterre, Terry (12 April 2009), James' 45.45sec beats Bolt's mark; Nero well inside 27yr-old record - CARIFTA Games, Day 2, IAAF, retrieved February 14, 2012
- ^ Finisterre, Terry (13 April 2009), More records fall in 2009 CARIFTA Games – Day 3, IAAF, retrieved February 14, 2012
- ^ Finisterre, Terry (14 April 2009), More records, a relay upset, and double jumping success for hosts - CARIFTA Games close, IAAF, retrieved February 14, 2012