Barbados has made a strong start at the Huntsman Senior Games in Utah, United States, capturing 16 medals on the opening day of competition.

The team secured three gold, 11 silver and two bronze medals.

Jennifer Swanston-Jones claimed two gold medals in the women’s 65 to 69 age group, winning the long jump and standing long jump.

Kathy Harper-Hall secured Barbados’ third gold in the women’s 85 to 89 standing long jump.