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Saturday, November 29, 2025
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Cechini's Dominate Freestyle at Winter Championships
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 Connor Hupman & Thomas Cechini IslandStats.com
The 400 SC Meter Freestyle events were highlighted by the performance of the Cechini siblings.
Gaby Cechini secured the victory in the Women’s 15 & Over division, touching the wall with a remarkable Personal Best time of 4:34.97. She was joined on the podium by two other swimmers who hit new personal highs: Katherine Wheddon finished second with a Personal Best of 4:38.83, and Jorgia White was third with a Personal Best of 4:45.48.
In the Men’s 15 & Over division, Thomas Cechini claimed the win with a blistering Personal Best time of 3:59.73, breaking the four-minute mark. Logan Jones was a distant second, also clocking a Personal Best time of 4:14.50, while Sam Williamson finished third in 4:14.57.
The individual success continued in the 100 SC Meter Breaststroke events:
Marleigh Howes took the Women’s 15 & Over title, touching the wall in a Personal Best time of 1:19.44. Lila Connolly finished second with a time of 1:24.07, and Freya Lau finished third in 1:28.13.
In the Men’s 15 & Over 100 SC Meter Breaststroke, Connor Hupman secured the win with a time of 1:13.18. Joseph Moniz claimed second in 1:21.06, and Gianluca Bortoli finished third in 1:21.64.
The numerous Personal Best times recorded underscore the high level of competition and training being maintained by Bermuda's top swimmers.
Click Here to see the Full 2025 Winter Age Group Championships November 29th Results
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Wednesday, November 26, 2025
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Daley Closes Out World Cup with Top-20 Finish
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Elijah Daley concluded his successful run at Stop 3 of the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup 2025 in Toronto, Canada, by recording his highest finish of the competition in the Men's 200m Medley.
Daley, who is 19 years old, took to the pool for just one event on Day Two. Competing in the Men's 200m Medley, Daley won Heat Two with a time of 2 minutes, 2.64 seconds (2:02.64).
This strong performance earned him a finish of 19th place overall in the final standings, marking his highest overall ranking across the events he competed in at the World Cup.
The Bermudian swimmer secured three top-20 finishes in Toronto, having previously finished 20th overall in both the Men's 100m Medley and the Men's 100m Butterfly preliminaries. Competing at this high-calibre international setting provides crucial preparation for Daley as he continues to develop his international swimming career.
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Tuesday, November 25, 2025
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Daley Gains Crucial Experience at World Cup in Toronto
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Bermudian swimmer Elijah Daley recently gained valuable international experience, competing at Stop 3 of the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup 2025 in Toronto, Canada, where he took on some of the world's best in two competitive events.
Daley faced a busy schedule on Day One, entering the pool for two different events, and recorded identical final rankings in both races, demonstrating consistent form against the elite field.
In his first event, Heat 2 of the Men’s 100m Medley, Daley finished 7th in his heat, touching the wall with a time of 56.34 seconds. This performance placed him 20th overall in the competitive field.
Daley returned to action later in the day for the Men’s 100m Butterfly. Competing in Heat 3, Daley finished 8th, clocking a time of 54.45 seconds. This time also saw him finish 20th overall in the event rankings.
The World Cup provides high-level competition crucial for development, and Daley will take significant experience from competing on the international stage in Toronto.
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Monday, November 24, 2025
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Watson-Brown Puts In Solid Shift at Elite Invitational
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Swimmer Logan Watson-Brown delivered multiple strong performances for her George Washington (GW) swimming & diving teammates at the competitive Wolfpack Elite Invitational, contributing key relay leads and individual final finishes.
Watson-Brown played an instrumental role in George Washington's relay teams throughout the mid-season invitational. She led off the George Washington University Women’s 200 Yard Medley Relay 'A' team, which finished 19th overall with a time of 1:42.40.
She repeated her lead-off role for the George Washington University Women’s 400 Yard Medley Relay 'A' team, helping the squad clock 3:47.37 to finish 13th in the event.
In the individual events, Watson-Brown consistently secured spots in the D Final:
Women’s 200 Yard Freestyle: She qualified for the D Final, finishing 7th in that race with a time of 1:51.47, placing her 31st overall in the event (preliminary time was 1:51.36).
Women's 100 Yard Freestyle: Watson-Brown once again reached the D Final, finishing 5th in her heat. Her time of 51.55 saw her place 29th overall.
The competition at the Wolfpack Elite Invitational, which featured powerhouses like NC State, Auburn, and Duke, provided a high-level test for the George Washington team, who finished seventh overall in the women's standings. Watson-Brown's consistent presence in finals and her leading role in the relays were valuable contributions to the Colonials' performance.
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Sunday, November 23, 2025
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White Double Powers Bentley to Win Over Keene State
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Taylor White was the star performer for the Bentley Women's Swimming and Diving team, securing two individual victories to help the Falcons achieve a convincing 183-79 triumph over Keene State.
White was instrumental in accumulating points for Bentley, showcasing her speed and endurance by winning both the middle and distance freestyle events.
In the Women’s 100 Yard Freestyle, White touched the wall first, recording a winning time of 56.54 seconds.
She then proved her range by dominating the longer Women's 500 Yard Freestyle event, where she clocked a victorious time of 5 minutes, 22.39 seconds (5:22.39).
White's individual double contributed significantly to Bentley's overall score, which saw them defeat Keene State by a substantial margin and cement their strong team performance.
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