Bermuda Names Strong Contingent for Martinique Challenge
Fulton & Howes Looking for more Medals
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The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association (BASA) has officially named a talented nineteen-strong squad to represent the island at the 2026 CARIFTA Swimming Championships. The prestigious regional meet is set to take place in Martinique from April 4th to 10th, 2026.
This year’s selection represents a significant expansion from the compact five-athlete team that competed in 2025, signaling a robust step forward in Bermuda’s current rebuilding phase. The 2026 team will be looking to build on the foundations laid last year in Trinidad, where Bermuda's small but clinical contingent secured multiple podium finishes.
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Leading the charge are three standout swimmers who secured medals for Bermuda during the 2025 CARIFTA Games:
Marleigh Howes: A seasoned competitor who was part of the medal-winning group that returned with twenty-four honors in 2024 and continued her strong form with finals appearances in 2025.
Connor Hupman: Regarded as a rising star after reaching the podium in all seven of his individual events in 2024, Hupman maintained his elite status last year by qualifying second-fastest for the 400m freestyle final.
Katherine Wheddon: The 2024 Junior Female Athlete of the Year remains a vital asset to the squad after achieving the fastest qualifying time in her signature 400m freestyle event during last year’s championships.
Notably absent from this year's roster is Thomas Cechini, who claimed Bermuda's first swimming medal of 2025 with a Bronze in the 1,500m freestyle.
The 2026 Squad
The full team travelling to Martinique includes a mix of experienced regional medalists and emerging debutants:
Gabby Cechini, Colette Durkin, Madison Fox, Elanna Fulton, Marleigh Howes, Connor Hupman, Logan Jones, Joseph Lau, Noah Maranzana, Gabriel Maranzana, Maggie Mewett, Teagan Mewett, Rory Shepherd, Scarlett Spurling, Violet Smith, Axel Wernbo, Katherine Wheddon, Jorgia White, and Dominic Wright.
