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Wednesday, June 24, 2026
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Junior Swimmers Compete in Summer Classic
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Eight swimmers aged 10 to 13 from Bermuda's Harbour Swim Club competed at the 2026 GCST Mark McCaw Summer Classic in Fort Myers, Florida.
Harbour's swimmers delivered an impressive performance, recording numerous personal best times, achieving qualifying standards ranging from AAA to B level, and earning several medals.
Competing in the highly competitive 13–14 age group, Zara Bule and Evelyn Fahy both recorded multiple personal bests. Their performances were particularly noteworthy as both athletes balance their swimming training with triathlon competition.
The club's younger swimmers enjoyed considerable success in the 12-and-under divisions.
Myla Desjardins, competing in the 10-and-under category, won Gold in the 50m Freestyle with an AAA qualifying time and added a Bronze medal in the 100m Freestyle, where she achieved an AA standard.
Aine Fahy captured a Bronze medal in the 100m Breaststroke while achieving her first-ever AA qualifying standard.
Charlotte Henderson secured three Bronze medals, finishing third in the 200m Backstroke (A standard), 100m Backstroke (AA standard), and 50m Backstroke (A standard).
Eva Desjardins earned Silver medals in the 400m Individual Medley (A standard) and 50m Backstroke (AA standard). She also qualified for A finals in all of her events, demonstrating impressive consistency throughout the meet.
Luke Thompson added to Harbour's medal tally with a Silver medal in the 50m Backstroke.
Harbour's youngest competitor, Pippa Henderson, enjoyed her first overseas competition experience and recorded several personal best performances.
The strong results highlighted Harbour Swim Club's continued development and the commitment of its young athletes, who represented Bermuda with distinction against strong international competition.
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Saturday, June 20, 2026
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Bermuda Swimmers Shine in Greensboro with Multiple Finals
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Bermuda's rising swimming talents enjoyed a superb second evening at the 70th Annual Eastern Invitational, storming into multiple finals at the Greensboro Aquatic Center.
On a busy night of high-calibre racing, the island's athletes showcased their depth across both individual sprints and highly competitive team relays.
The fast-paced 50m freestyle events provided plenty of drama for the Bermudian contingent. In the 13-14 boys' division, Jacob Leclerc fought his way into the prestigious 'A' final, finishing a commendable eighth overall against top-tier regional opposition.
In the 15 and over age bracket, Katherine Wheddon secured eighth place in the girls' 'C' final, while the boys' events saw a flurry of red, white, and blue caps. Noah Maranzana led the charge in the 'B' final with a strong fifth-place finish. Meanwhile, Gabriel Maranzana dominated the 'C' final to take first place, closely followed by team-mate Dominic Wright, who claimed third.
Wright was quickly back in the pool for the 100m backstroke, securing a solid seventh place in the 15 and over 'B' final. In the grueling 200m butterfly, Logan Jones flew the flag for Bermuda in the 15 and over 'C' final, touching the wall in fifth position.
The evening concluded with a thrilling display in the 200m mixed medley relay, where Bermuda's collective strength was on full display.
The quarter of Elanna Fulton, Noah Maranzana, Logan Jones, and Katherine Wheddon combined brilliantly to secure a fifth-place finish. Not far behind, the second Bermudian team of Allison Steynor, Jamie MacFarlane, Jorgia White, and Gabriel Maranzana rounded out a highly successful night by claiming seventh.
The impressive haul of finals appearances leaves the squad in high spirits as the prestigious invitational continues in North Carolina.
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Friday, June 19, 2026
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Relay Gold Spark Brilliant Opening Night in Greensboro
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A powerful 12-strong squad representing the Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association (BASA) descended on the elite North Carolina long-course meet to test themselves against the United States East Coast's premier age-group and senior talent.
The opening finals session produced an immediate podium masterpiece in the Mixed 200m Freestyle Relays.
Bermuda's 'A' team combination of Elanna Fulton, Katherine Wheddon, Gabriel Maranzana, and Noah Maranzana put on a clinical display of raw speed and flawless transitions. The quartet tore through the water to stop the clock in a blistering 1:45.83, holding off a fierce field to claim a magnificent gold medal.
The island's depth was further illustrated minutes later in the same event. The 'B' relay unit, featuring Logan Jones, Athena Dyer, Jorgia White, and Dominic Wright, delivered an incredibly gutty performance to secure a superb bronze medal with a time of 1:48.65, completing a dominant relay showing for the touring contingent.
On an individual front, Logan Jones carried the torch in the individual senior divisions, showcasing his versatile prowess against elite fields in the 15 & Over brackets.
Jones earned a well-deserved place in the highly competitive 'B' final of the 200m Freestyle, fighting through the heavy wash to clock a strong seventh-place finish. Refusing to relent, he returned to the blocks for the 100m Butterfly 'B' final, executing a beautifully calculated race strategy to power home in an impressive fourth place.
With multiple swimmers already hunting down qualifying standards for the 2026 Junior Pan Pacific Championships, this golden opening night lays down a perfect foundation for the rest of the grueling three-day meet.
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Thursday, June 18, 2026
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Bermuda Swimmers Begin Competition at Invitational
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The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association (BASA) is proud to announce that a team of 12 swimmers has arrived in Greensboro, North Carolina, to compete at the prestigious 70th Annual Eastern Invitational, taking place June 19th – 21st, 2026, at the Greensboro Aquatic Center.
The Eastern Invitational is a premier long-course competition on the United States East Coast and features many of the region’s top age-group, senior, and collegiate swimmers. The meet provides an important opportunity for Bermuda’s athletes to race against high-level competition as they continue their development and pursue qualification standards for future international competition.
The BASA team includes:
Coached by head National coach Ben Smith and managed by team managers Rebecca White and Shirene Fulton
Women
Athena Dyer
Elanna Fulton
Allison Steynor
Katherine Wheddon
Jorgia White
Men
Noah Fulton
Logan Jones
Jacob Leclerc
Jamie MacFarlane
Gabriel Maranzana
Noah Maranzana
Dominic Wright
Several members of the team have already achieved qualifying standards for the 2026 Junior Pan Pacific Championships, while others will use this competition as an opportunity to pursue the standards required for selection. The meet also provides valuable championship racing experience for athletes progressing through Bermuda’s national team pathway.
The team enters the competition with several swimmers seeded very well in their events and is expected to feature prominently in evening finals sessions. BASA’s will also have A and B mixed relays competing in freestyle and medley.
Head Coach Ben Smith highlighted the importance of competing in a high-level championship environment.
“The strength of this meet makes it a valuable opportunity for our swimmers. Racing against top athletes from the United States pushes our athletes outside of their comfort zones and helps prepare them for future international competition. We have a number of swimmers who are entering the meet with strong seedings and realistic opportunities to reach finals, while others will be looking to achieve significant personal best performances. Our focus is on competing well, gaining experience, and continuing the positive momentum we have built throughout the season.”
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026
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Wright Swims to 10K Victory in Cayman Islands
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Thirteen-year-old Dominic Wright stole the headlines at Seven Mile Beach, defying his age to claim a stunning age-group victory in his debut 10km open water swim.
Competing in the prestigious PanAm Aquatics Open Water Swimming Series (Stop 3), Wright not only conquered the grueling distance but comfortably won the 14-15 age category with a remarkable time of 2 hours, 13 minutes, and 10.33 seconds.
The event, a premier fixture on the Caribbean aquatics circuit, saw competitors take on a punishing 1.25km loop course under a strict 3.5-hour cut-off time.
Wright, who was one of the youngest athletes in the entire field, showed maturity well beyond his years. Far from just surviving the distance, he crossed the finish line 6th overall out of 10 elite competitors tackling the full 10k.
Open water experts tracking the race noted the immense physical and mental toll of managing pace over an eight-loop course, making the 13-year-old's debut performance all the more exceptional.
The PanAm Aquatics Series continues to establish the Cayman Islands as a world-class hub for open water swimming, but it is the emergence of local young talent like Wright that will leave the lasting impression on this year's championships.
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