Sharrieff & Howard make History with Maiden NEC Title
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History belongs to Myeisha Sharrieff and her Howard University teammates after the Bison captured their first-ever Northeast Conference (NEC) Championship. In a week defined by relentless depth and championship-level execution at the SPIRE Institute, Howard climbed to the top of the podium with a total of 856 points to secure the historic crown.
The Bermudian standout played a vital role in the team's success, beginning her campaign with a strong showing in the Women’s 50 Yard Freestyle. Sharrieff clocked a personal best of 24.05 in the preliminaries to secure a spot in the consolation final, where she eventually finished 15th overall with a time of 24.21.
Sharrieff’s primary impact came in the backstroke events, where she consistently lowered her own benchmarks. During the 100 Yard Backstroke preliminaries, she delivered a blistering personal best of 55.67 to qualify third fastest for the showpiece championship final. In the final, she battled a world-class field to finish fourth in 55.93, banking significant points for Howard’s title charge.
The momentum continued into the 200 Yard Backstroke, where Sharrieff again rewrote her personal records. After qualifying for the consolation final with a time of 2:07.88, she produced a dominant swim in the evening session to touch the wall first. Her winning time of 2:05.82 secured ninth place overall and marked her third personal best of the week, capping off a monumental performance that helped steer Howard University into the record books.
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Daley & Howes Compete in Championship Finals
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Bermuda’s elite collegiate swimmers continued their record-breaking form on Day Three of the 2026 Ontario University Championships, with both Elijah Daley and Isabella Howes producing standout performances on the regional stage.
Elijah Daley, representing the University of Toronto, provided the highlight of the day in the Men’s 200 SC Meter Butterfly. After signaling his intent in the preliminaries by clocking the fastest qualifying time of 2:00.46, the freshman found another gear in the showpiece final. Daley touched the wall in a blistering 1:59.41 to secure a fifth-place finish in a high-caliber field. While the time was just a fraction shy of his own national record of 1:59.14, it marked another landmark performance as he became the first Bermudian to consistently threaten the two-minute barrier in the event.
Isabella Howes also enjoyed a successful evening for Western University, returning to the pool for the Women’s 400 SC Meter Freestyle. Competing in the B Final, Howes delivered a disciplined tactical race to finish in second place with a time of 4:25.34. The result earned her 10th place overall in the province and capped off a consistent weekend for the Western standout, who has played a vital role in her team's pursuit of a podium finish in the overall standings.
Friday, February 20, 2026
Daley Breaks Two-Minute Barrier as Records Tumble
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Elijah Daley’s relentless assault on the Bermuda short course records reached new heights on Day Two of the 2026 Ontario University Championships.
Representing the University of Toronto, the freshman followed up his record-breaking opening day by taking on the Men's 200 SC Meter Individual Medley, an event where he had already made history the previous year.
Having shattered Stephen Fahy’s quarter-century-old record of 2:01.85 last season with a time of 2:00.87, Daley signaled his intent early in the session. He comfortably navigated the preliminaries, clocking 2:01.04 to finish second and secure a prime lane for the A Final.
In a high-intensity A Final, Daley produced a landmark performance, becoming the first Bermudian to dip under the two-minute mark in the event. He touched the wall in 1:59.80 to claim the silver medal, once again rewriting the national record books and cementing his status as one of the region's premier versatile talents.
Elsewhere in the pool, Isabella Howes enjoyed a successful outing for Western University at the 2026 Ontario University Championships.
Competing in the Women's 200 SC Meter Freestyle, Howes battled through a competitive preliminary field to finish seventh in 2:04.57, earning her a spot in the championship final.
She maintained her consistency in the evening session, touching the wall in seventh place with a new personal best time of 2:03.95 to round off a strong day for the Bermudian contingent in Ontario.
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Daley Breaks 10-Year Old record in Toronto Debut
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First-year sensation Elijah Daley produced a historic performance representing the University of Toronto on the opening day of the 2026 Ontario University Championships. Competing inside the Athletic Centre Varsity Pool, the young swimmer signaled his arrival on the collegiate stage by taking down a record that had stood for nearly a decade.
The day began with Daley navigating the Men’s 100 SC Meter Breaststroke preliminaries. He secured a place in the A Final by finishing eighth, clocking a then-personal best time of 1:02.15. However, it was in the evening session where the freshman truly found another gear.
In a high-quality A Final, Daley touched the wall in fifth place with an improved time of 1:01.26. That mark was more than just a personal milestone; it officially broke the long-standing record of 1:01.56 previously held by Julian Fletcher. Fletcher’s time had remained untouched since December 5, 2016, when it was set during the 13th FINA World Swimming Championships in Windsor, Ontario.
Daley’s record-breaking swim highlights the immediate impact he has made within the Varsity Blues program. As the championships continue, his performance has set a high bar for both himself and his teammates as they pursue further honors in the pool.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
White adds Silver to growing Medal haul in Worcester
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Bermudian senior Taylor White continued her exceptional form at the Northeast-10 Women's Swimming and Diving Championships, securing her third medal of the meet on the second night of competition.
Following a golden opening session, the Bentley University standout added a silver medal to her collection in the Women’s 500-yard freestyle. White clocked a sharp time of 5:05.32 to claim second place in a high-quality field at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
The performance follows a dominant opening day where White claimed gold in the 1000-yard freestyle—winning by over five seconds—and spearheaded Bentley’s silver-medal effort in the 800-yard freestyle relay. Her consistent podium finishes have been vital in keeping the Falcons in contention as they chase current leaders Southern Connecticut State University.
With two days of racing remaining, White’s leadership and endurance remain the cornerstone of Bentley’s pursuit of the conference title.
