Bermuda’s swimming contingent continued their campaign at the XXXIX Carifta Aquatics Championships to a resilient close in Martinique, with Rory Shepherd securing his second podium finish of the meet.
On a challenging final evening at the Pierre Samot Community Aquatic Centre, Rory Shepherd provided the highlight in the 13-14 Boys 200m Individual Medley. Showcasing remarkable tactical execution, Shepherd fought his way through the field to touch the wall in 2:22.42, a performance that earned him a magnificent silver medal. It marks his second visit to the podium following his backstroke success earlier in the week. Teammate Dominic Wright also featured in the high-caliber final, placing fifth in 2:26.41.
The endurance specialists were in action earlier in the session, testing their resolve over the longest distances of the meet. In the 15-17 Girls 1500m Freestyle, Katherine Wheddon led the Bermudian effort with a fifth-place finish in 19:17.94, followed closely by Jorgia White who secured sixth. In the 13-14 Boys 800m Freestyle, Dominic Wright narrowly missed out on the medals, finishing fourth in a time of 9:29.81.
Bermuda was well-represented in the individual medley and sprint finals throughout the evening. Teagan Mewett placed sixth in the 15-17 Girls 200m IM with a 2:33.76, while Gaby Cechini followed in seventh. Mewett returned to the blocks shortly after to claim fifth in the 50m Breaststroke, stopping the clock in 35.40. In the 15-17 Boys 200m IM, Connor Hupman secured a credible fifth-place finish in 2:16.68, while Marleigh Howes matched that result in the 15-17 Girls 200m Butterfly.
The championships concluded with the grueling 800m Freestyle Relays. The 15-17 Girls quartet of Gaby Cechini, Marleigh Howes, Jorgia White, and Katherine Wheddon battled to fourth place in 9:04.66. Meanwhile, the boys' senior team of Logan Jones, Gabe Maranzana, Noah Maranzana, and Connor Hupman combined to finish sixth in 8:25.51.
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