The National Sports Center was transformed into a hub of high-performance aquatic action this weekend as the Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association hosted the CG 2026 Long Course Championships. The meet served as a showcase for the island's emerging talent, with several swimmers delivering dominant performances across a packed schedule of events to secure their places atop the individual points standings.
The younger age groups set a high bar for the competition, led by a standout performance from Myla Desjardins in the 10 and Under Girls Division. Desjardins amassed a formidable 1,554 points to claim the top spot, finishing ahead of Alanna Frawley and Aine Fahy. In the boys' equivalent category, Joseph Herron stood alone as the leading performer, securing his title with a total of 909 points.
As the athletes moved into the 11 to 12 Age Bracket, the Desjardins name remained at the forefront of the leaderboards. Eva Desjardins mirrored her younger relative's success by topping the girls' division with 2,572 points, fending off strong challenges from Evelyn Fahy and Vera Connolly. The boys' 11 to 12 category proved to be one of the most competitive of the weekend, with Walker Smith ultimately prevailing with 1,723 points, followed closely by Maxwell Williams and Niklas Bock.
The 13 to 14 Division produced some of the highest technical scores of the meet. Madison Fox delivered a masterclass in the girls' category to finish first with 2,890 points, while Colette Durkin and Allison Steynor rounded out the podium places. Meanwhile, Lorcan McGlynn asserted his authority in the boys' 13 to 14 section, finishing as the clear points leader with a total of 1,133.
The senior ranks featured the most explosive times of the championships, with Logan Jones producing a staggering 3,704 points to lead the 15 and over boys. Jones was pushed throughout the weekend by Axel Wernbo, who secured second place with 3,245 points, and Noah Fulton in third. The girls' senior division saw Lila Connolly claim a decisive victory with 2,891 points, comfortably clear of Scarlett Spurling and Joy Yammine.
In the final individual tallies that spanned the various disciplines, Scarlett Spurling and Olympian Jack Harvey were recognised for their overall contributions to the championships. Harvey led the boys' field with 752 points, while Spurling topped the girls' list with 498 points. The championships not only highlighted the depth of talent currently training at the National Sports Center but also provided a vital long-course benchmark as the Bermuda squad prepares for the upcoming regional summer circuit.
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