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In the Women’s 15 & Over 50m Backstroke, Bermuda’s standout Youth Olympian Madelyn Moore demonstrated her class with a commanding victory. Moore touched the wall in 30.52 to secure the top spot, finishing ahead of Violet Smith. Smith, who has been in impressive form this year, recorded a new personal best of 33.15 to claim second, highlighting her continued progression in the senior ranks.
The youth divisions also provided plenty of excitement, particularly in the Girls 13-14 50m Butterfly. Zara Bule edged out a close contest to finish first in 40.59, just holding off Riana Robinson, who finished a narrow second in 41.10.
The Men’s 15 & Over category saw Joseph Moniz and Pharoah Benevides trade honors across the freestyle and butterfly disciplines. Moniz claimed a hard-fought victory in the 200m Freestyle, clocking 2:23.00 to narrowly beat out Jasper Lau, who finished just a second behind in 2:24.00.
However, the tables turned in the 50m Butterfly, where Pharoah Benevides showcased his sprinting power. Benevides took a clear victory with a time of 28.39, with Joseph Moniz taking second in 31.56 and Jasper Lau completing the podium in 33.24.
The meet serves as a vital gauging point for the swimmers as they look toward the 2026 international calendar, with the National Sports Centre once again providing the perfect stage for the island's aquatic talent.
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