Kyron McMaster honoured with OBE at Buckingham Palace
Local Olympian Kyron McMaster has been conferred the title of Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by the Princess Royal during a ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
The honour was bestowed on Thursday, November 28.
In a statement, McMaster expressed his gratitude, saying, “It feels good to be recognised by the British Empire for my due diligence in sports and the British Virgin Islands.” He added that he does not take the honour lightly and aspires to achieve even greater accomplishments, ultimately working toward the title of Sir Kyron McMaster.
The OBE is typically awarded for exceptional contributions to communities, professional achievements, and philanthropy.
McMaster’s athletic career has been filled with historic milestones. He recently concluded his second Olympic journey, finishing fifth in the 400m hurdles final at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a season-best time of 47.79 seconds. The event took place on August 9 at the Stade de France, with 80,000 spectators in attendance and fervent support from fans back home.
At just 21 years old, McMaster made history by winning the Virgin Islands’ first-ever Commonwealth Games medal, capturing gold in the men’s 400m hurdles at the 2018 Gold Coast Games in Australia. He went on to win a second Commonwealth gold medal and a World Championship silver medal.
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These things have zero value do go sit down
Congratulations. Very well deserved.
Not sure Natalio will be so happy as surely this is just seen as another symbol of the Colonial masters that are suppressing us and who we are suppossed to despise.
From the rest of us (as Natalial would normally say speaking for the people of the VI) Well done.
Oppressed Black Employee, LOL
I’m glad kyron made it out of this bvi rat race. I’m always happy to see young people try to live there life outside of the bvi in developed countries because i fear that if they had remained here, they would up like a lot of youths who busy committing crime, partying, smoking, trying all sort of edibles, cheating and fighting for man/woman(isalnd too small). I’m very proud
I agree. Unfortunately, for what ever reason(s) whenever there is positive news about someone, the comments are sparse, but let the topic be about someone who did something bad, the blogs will light up.
It’s nothing new. It’s who many people are. Perhaps some are silently envious and filled with jealousy making it difficult for them to even utter the simply words: congrats on your accomplishments.
Kyron, and Adaejah deserves every praise and honor heaped upon them. They are outstanding athletes and young people who have been doing an outstanding job. I am personally proud of them both, and wishing them more successes in the years ahead.
When they are competing and I look up at my TV screen, it is with pride I yell run run run knowing they are one of us. How often do we get the privilege to see one of us competing on the world stage? We all should be proud and happy for them.
Great job Kyron and Adaejah. I pray you remain injury free and win every medal and honor you can in the years ahead.
I cannot believe the first few comments to this article…. Congratulations Kyron! Some people salty BAD….
Of the British Empire. Empire? um no thanks decline.
Wigo ,the WANNABE Judge , your mind is so evil that you even using Cindy and other people’s name to blogg under , fortunately for us you will never obtain the honor that was given to ( MR MC MASTER ) * OBE * but we would give you the honor of ( EGO ) of which you are well deserved . PLEASE KEEP YOUR DIRTY THOUGHTS FOR YOURSELF – THAKN YOU
Congratulation Mr. McMaster. You have put The British Virgin Islands on the World Map in an Excellent and Positive Light. We are Proud and
Happy with your achievements. Much Love and
God’s Richest Blessings to you.