 Marleigh Howes IslandStats.com
The season reached a crescendo in late November as Connor Hupman emerged as a dominant force in the 15-16 Male Age Group Division. During a blistering session at the Winter Age Group Championships on November 28th, Hupman claimed two records in a single day. He showcased his explosive speed in the 50m Backstroke, touching the wall in 26.82 seconds, before returning to the pool to deliver a clinical 57.93 in the 100m event. His performances served as a cornerstone for a weekend that saw local fans witness some of the fastest domestic swimming in recent memory.
In the senior ranks, Jack Harvey continued to cement his status as a premier Backstroke specialist. Competing in the Male Open Division, Harvey turned heads at the Winter Age Group Championships by slicing through the water to clock a 24.57 in the 50m Backstroke. It was a performance of pure power that solidified his place at the top of the island's rankings. Not far away in Ontario, Canada, Elijah Daley was making waves of his own. Competing at the Merrily Stratten Divisional on November 23rd, Daley produced a masterclass in versatility to set a new Open record in the 200m individual medley with a time of 2:00.87.
The Women’s Divisions proved equally competitive throughout the calendar year. Isabella Jones set the tone early in the spring, traveling to the Repton Easter Meet in March to challenge the 200m breaststroke record. Her disciplined swim of 2:48.41 stood as a testament to her endurance and technical growth in the 15-16 Age Category. As the year progressed, Jorgia White provided one of the most significant highlights by shattering the 1500m freestyle record. Her time of 18:35.90 at the end of November was not only a personal triumph but also established a new Resident Record, underscoring her status as a distance powerhouse.
The Howes family name also featured prominently in the 2025 archives. Bella Howes enjoyed a fruitful campaign during the Ontario University Championships in February, where she displayed remarkable consistency over the Freestyle distances. She claimed the 100m record in 57.23 seconds and the 200m record in 2:04.53, proving her ability to perform on the collegiate stage. Adding to the family's success, Marleigh Howes closed out the year with a gritty performance in the 200m Butterfly during the November championships, stopping the clock at 2:26.89 to ensure 2025 will be remembered as a landmark year for Bermudian swimming.
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