Bermudian Olympian swimming sensation Emma Harvey delivered a masterclass in endurance and speed at the 2026 USA Pro Swim Series in Austin, Texas, shattering National Records and moving closer to multi-event qualification for the upcoming Commonwealth Games.
Competing in a grueling schedule of 15 races over four days, Harvey demonstrated remarkable consistency by reaching the A finals in five of her six contested events.
The highlight of the meet came on the final day of competition at the Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center.
In the Women’s 50m butterfly, Harvey clocked a blistering 26.59 seconds to finish fourth overall. The performance significantly lowered her own Bermudian national record of 26.70 seconds, which she had established just months prior at the 2025 Ascot Bermuda National Championships.
Beyond the record books, Harvey’s weekend was defined by strategic successes on the road to the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
By finishing as one of the top eight qualifiers in the 100m Backstroke, she successfully hit her sixth qualifying standard for the Games.
Harvey’s versatility was on full display throughout the series, as she also secured top-tier finishes in the 50m Backstroke (28.70), 50m Freestyle (26.85), and 100m Butterfly (1:01.23).
Having already secured Olympic consideration times earlier in her career, the 24-year-old’s current form suggests she will be a primary medal contender for Bermuda on the international stage this summer.
Harvey will now return to her training base to prepare for the final qualifying window, with her sights set on expanding her already impressive program for the 2026 Games.
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