The University of Tennessee has bolstered its swimming and diving roster for the 2025-26 season with the addition of eight new athletes, including Bermuda's Elan Daley.
Daley, who is one of three transfers joining the programme, arrives in Knoxville from the University of Florida, where she spent her first two collegiate seasons.
A specialist in the sprint Freestyle events, Daley demonstrated her talent at the 2024 UGA Invitational. There, she recorded Personal Best times in the 50 Free (23.21), 100 Free (49.36), and 200 Free (1:47.86), showcasing her speed and versatility in the pool.
Before her time at Florida, Daley was a member of the Canadian National Junior Team. She holds multiple national records for Bermuda, including the Long Course records for the 200m and 800m Freestyle, as well as the Short Course records for the 100m, 200m, 400m Freestyle, and the 200m Individual Medley.
Her move to Tennessee will provide her with a new opportunity to continue her development and compete at a high level.
Sunday, August 03, 2025
Harvey Just Shy of Record in Singapore
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Bermuda's Olympian Jack Harvey came just shy of breaking the national record, with his performance at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore.
The Bermudian swimmer, competing in the Men’s 50m Backstroke, clocked a time of 25.55 seconds. According to the latest update to the Bermuda Long Course Records, he was just shy of the 25.21 record he set on May 1st, 2025, during the TYR Pro Series in Fort Lauderdale.
The performance in Singapore, had previously been acknowledged as a new record but not officially ratified. The latest update to the national records confirms that Harvey’s time of 25.55 was just shy of the time he set as the record earlier in the year.
Harvey, who finished 40th overall in the heats, continues to demonstrate his growing prowess on the international swimming stage, with this latest achievement further cementing his position among the top backstroke swimmers in the region.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Harvey Competes in 200m Backstroke at Championships
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Bermuda's Olympian Jack Harvey was back in action today at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships, taking to the pool at the prestigious WCH Arena in Singapore for the Men's 200m Backstroke.
Swimming in Lane 2 of Heat 2, Harvey put in a strong performance, finishing 4th with a time of 2 minutes, 1.50 seconds (2:01.50).
While a solid swim on the world stage, Harvey narrowly missed his own Bermuda Men’s 200m Backstroke record. That record, a time of 2:01.05, was set by Harvey himself just a few months prior on May 1st, 2025, during the TYR Pro Swim Series in Fort Lauderdale.
Harvey's time in Singapore placed him 32nd overall in the event. The experience at these World Championships continues to be invaluable for the Bermudian swimmer as he competes against the globe's elite.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Teen Smashes Swimming Records in Sensational Month
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Connor Hupman has made waves in the swimming world this July, breaking two Bermuda Boys 15-16 Age Group Long Course Records within a single week.
The young Bermudian talent showcased exceptional form, first at home and then on the international stage, rewriting the record books for his age group.
Hupman's impressive run began at the recent Harbour July 2025 Long Course Meet held at the National Sports Centre. Representing Harbour Swim Club, he powered through the water to touch the wall in the 50m Butterfly with a blistering time of 27.81 seconds. This remarkable swim shattered the previous record of 28.33, which had been set by Elijah Daley on July 7th, 2022, during the Ontario Provincials.
Just a week later, Hupman continued his record-breaking spree. Competing at the prestigious 2025 TYR Futures in Ocala, Florida, this time representing Baylor Swim Club, he demonstrated his freestyle prowess. In the 50m Freestyle event, Hupman clocked an incredible 23.88 seconds. This performance eclipsed Finn Moseley's previous record of 24.08, which had stood since June 27th, 2021, set during the Plymouth Leander Summer L4 Open.
Hupman's double record-breaking achievement underscores his rapidly developing talent and marks him as a rising star in Bermudian swimming. His performances this month will undoubtedly generate excitement for his future in the sport.
Sunday, July 27, 2025
Harvey Begins Competing at World Aquatics Championships
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Olympic swimmer Jack Harvey has commenced his campaign at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships, taking to the pool at the prestigious WCH Arena.
Harvey competed in Heat 3 of the Men's 100m Backstroke, where he finished seventh, touching the wall in a time of 55.40 seconds. This performance was just shy of the National Record he currently holds in the event. Overall, Harvey's time placed him 37th in the competitive field.
Reflecting on his race, a candid Harvey expressed some disappointment, stating, "I am disappointed in the back half of the race. I will evaluate and see what can be improved for Junior Pan Ams in the 100m Backstroke."
Head coach Ben Smith offered his assessment, acknowledging the challenges of top-level competition. "He looked really good in his preparation," Smith noted. "Sometimes you just don't have the swim you want. Time to focus on the next event. We have a couple days."
Harvey will now turn his attention to his upcoming events at the Championships, aiming to refine his performance as he continues to compete against the world's elite swimmers.
