Bermuda's Elijah Daley was in action recently, competing in the 2025 Bell Canadian Swimming Trials held in Victoria, British Columbia.
Daley, facing a strong field of Canadian swimmers, participated in two butterfly events at the prestigious trials.
In the Men’s 50m Butterfly, Daley finished 30th overall, stopping the clock with a time of 25.55 seconds.
He also competed in the Men’s 200m Butterfly, a more endurance-based event. Daley secured a 21st-place finish in this race, recording a time of 2 minutes, 6.79 seconds (2:06.79).
Competing at the Bell Canadian Swimming Trials provides invaluable experience for Daley, allowing him to test his skills against top-tier competition and gain exposure to high-level swim meets. His participation at this event is a significant step in his ongoing development as a competitive swimmer.
Monday, June 02, 2025
White Sets New Record & Age Group Champions Crowned
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Following the conclusion of the Ascot Bermuda National Swimming Championships, we now turn our attention to the individual age group rankings, celebrating the top performers and highlighting a further national record that was broken.
Jorgia White etched her name in the record books, establishing a new 15-16 Girls 1500 LC Meter Freestyle Record with an impressive time of 19 minutes, 34.89 seconds (19:34.89). This adds to the excitement of the championships, showcasing the emerging talent within Bermuda's swimming ranks.
In the overall Individual Age Group Championships, Allison Steynor of the Sharks Swim Club emerged as the champion in the 12 & Under Girls category, amassing a total of 2,312 points. Eva Desjardins, representing the Harbour Amateur Swim Club, finished a close second with 2,225 points, while her Harbour teammate Colette Durkin took third place with 2,213 points.
The 12 & Under Boys champion was Walker Smith from the Harbour Amateur Swim Club, who collected 1,379 points. Camden Collette of the Sharks Swim Club finished second with 1,277 points, and Owen Fosker, also from the Harbour Amateur Swim Club, rounded out the top three with 1,233 points.
The 13 & Over Girls championship was claimed by Marleigh Howes of the Sharks Swim Club, who accumulated an impressive 4,175 points. Katherine Wheddon, representing the Harbour Amateur Swim Club, finished second with 3,288 points, and Elanna Fulton from the Sharks Swim Club took third place with 3,097 points.
Finally, Sam Williamson of the Harbour Amateur Swim Club was crowned the 13 & Over Boys champion with a strong total of 4,226 points. Logan Jones from the Sharks Swim Club finished second with 3,738 points, and his Sharks teammate Brian Desmond secured third place with 3,736 points.
These individual age group rankings highlight the strength and depth of swimming talent across Bermuda, with athletes from various clubs showcasing their dedication and skill throughout the Ascot National Swimming Championships. The emergence of new record holders like Jorgia White alongside consistent top performers bodes well for the future of Bermudian swimming.
Sunday, June 01, 2025
Finals Held as National Swim Championships Concludes
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The National Swimming Championships have drawn to a close at the National Sports Center, culminating in exciting finals across various age groups and disciplines.
The Girls 13 & Over 50 LC Meter Backstroke A - Final saw a strong performance from Violet Smith, who touched the wall first in a time of 32.07 seconds. Taylor White finished closely behind in second place with a time of 32.74 seconds, while Marleigh Howes secured third, clocking 32.81 seconds.
In the Boys 13 & Over 50 LC Meter Backstroke A - Final, Brian Desmond emerged victorious, finishing in a time of 29.47 seconds. Logan Jones took second place, just fractions behind in 29.58 seconds, and Rory Shepherd claimed third with a time of 30.69 seconds.
The Girls 13 & Over 100 LC Meter Freestyle A - Final provided another closely contested race. Marleigh Howes, who finished third in the 50m backstroke, powered to victory in a time of 1:00.18. Bella Howes finished a close second in 1:00.42, and Katherine Wheddon took third place with a time of 1:02.28.
The Boys 13 & Over 100 LC Meter Freestyle A - Final saw Connor Hupman touch the wall first in a time of 53.17 seconds. Sam Williamson finished second in 53.88 seconds, and Logan Jones, who also took second in the 50m backstroke, claimed third place with a time of 55.47 seconds.
The final day of the National Swimming Championships showcased the depth of talent in Bermuda's youth swimming ranks, with exciting races and impressive times across the board.
The Ascot National Swimming Championships have begun in spectacular fashion at the National Sports Center Pool, with Olympian Emma Harvey setting the pool alight by breaking two national records on the very first day of competition.
Harvey, a seasoned international swimmer, demonstrated her exceptional talent in the butterfly events, rewriting the national record books in both the 50m and 100m distances.
The morning session saw Harvey take to the blocks for the Women’s Open 50 Butterfly. She powered through the water to stop the clock in an impressive 26.70 seconds. This performance surpassed her own previous national record of 26.75 seconds, which she had set earlier this month at the TYR Pro Series meet.
Not content with one record, Harvey returned to the pool later in the day for the Women’s Open 100 Butterfly. Once again, she delivered a blistering swim, breaking her own national record in a time of 59.85 seconds. This swim eclipsed her previous best of 59.88 seconds, also achieved earlier this month at the TYR Pro Series.
Harvey’s remarkable achievements on Day One of the Ascot National Swimming Championships highlight her continued dominance in the butterfly events and her consistent improvement at the highest level. Breaking two national records on home soil will undoubtedly provide a significant boost as the championships continue. Swimming fans will be eagerly anticipating her performances in the remaining events.
Bermuda's Harbour Swim Club is celebrating a string of record-breaking performances from its talented members in recent swim meets, building on the momentum of several impressive outings. The club has seen long-standing records fall and existing marks lowered, highlighting the burgeoning talent within its ranks.
Thomas Cechini delivered a standout performance during his triple bronze medal haul at the CARIFTA Swimming Championships in Trinidad and Tobago. In the final of the 15-17 Boys 400 LC Meter Freestyle, Cechini clocked an impressive time of 4:07.78. This swim shattered a nine-year-old record of 4:08.02, previously held by Tyler Mazurek, who set the mark on July 2nd, 2016, at the XXI Caribbean Islands Swimming Championships in Nassau.
Also making waves at the CARIFTA Championships was Connor Hupman. The young swimmer broke his own record in the Boys 15-16 50 LC Meter Backstroke, touching the wall in a swift 28.22 seconds. This eclipsed his previous best of 28.27 seconds, which he set back on June 18th, 2024, during the CCCAN championships.
Across the Atlantic, Isabella Jones was making her mark at the Repton Swimming Easter Meet 2025. Competing in the Girls 15-16 Age Group, Jones set new Bermuda Resident records in both the 100 and 200 Breaststroke events.
In the 100 LC Meter Breaststroke for the 15 Years/Over Age Group, Jones clocked an impressive 1:15.76. This performance broke a long-standing record of 1:18.21, set by Morgan Hopkins back on April 16th, 2009, at the XXIV Carifta Swimming Championships in Savaneta, Aruba.
Jones wasn't finished there. She also lowered her own Bermuda Resident record in the 15 Years/Over Age Group 200 LC Meter Breaststroke. Her previous best of 2:49.65, set on March 15th, 2025, at the Derby Excel Spring Qualifiers, was bettered with a new mark of 2:48.41.
Commenting on the recent successes, Harbour Swim Club Head Coach Shona Palmer expressed her enthusiasm for the club's future. "It has been wonderful to see the recent performances of our younger swimmers achieving new standards and setting new records, whilst our Olympians, Emma and Jack Harvey continue to excel in the new Olympic cycle," Palmer stated. "The future of Bermuda swimming is bright!" The recent record-breaking swims highlight the strength and depth of talent within the Harbour Swim Club and point towards a promising future for Bermuda's swimmers.
