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Saturday, July 11, 2026
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Daley & Cechini lead the way at BASA Long Course Meet
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Bermuda's elite swimmers were back in the pool as the Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association hosted its Summer Long Course Meet at the National Sports Center, with Elan Daley and Thomas Cechini delivering standout performances.
Daley showed her class in the women's fifteen and over division, securing an impressive sprint double. She first dominated the one hundred meters freestyle, stopping the clock in a swift fifty-six point nine two seconds to finish ahead of Marleigh Howes, who took second in one minute zero point seven one seconds, and Katherine Wheddon in third.
Daley then returned to the blocks to claim the fifty meters butterfly title in twenty-eight point four five seconds, with Howes and Wheddon again chasing her home to round out the podium positions.
In the men's fifteen and over category, Thomas Cechini enjoyed an equally prolific meet. Cechini powered his way to victory in a fiercely contested one hundred meters freestyle final, clocking a sharp fifty-two point nine six seconds. Logan Jones pushed him all the way to take second spot in fifty-three point nine one seconds, while Gabriel Maranzana finished third.
Cechini duplicated his golden form in the fifty meters butterfly, flashing across the pool in twenty-six point zero seven seconds to secure his second win of the day. Jones collected another second-place finish, with Axel Wernbo finishing third.
The middle-distance events saw Dominic Wright produce a resolute swim in the men's fifteen and over two hundred meters freestyle, capturing first place in two minutes zero seven point nine eight seconds ahead of Noah Fulton, who clocked two minutes ten point three eight seconds.
Meanwhile, Lila Connolly provided a solitary masterclass in the women's fifteen and over one hundred meters breaststroke, completing her race in a well-paced one minute twenty-six point two seven seconds to cap off a successful summer meet for the island's swimming community.
Click Here to see the Full 2026 Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association Summer Long Course Meet Results
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Friday, July 03, 2026
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Harvey Clinches Butterfly Bronze in Southern California Meet
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Bermudian Olympian Emma Harvey continued her strong run of form on the international stage with a series of commanding performances at the 2026 Fran Crippen Memorial Swim Meet of Champions.
Competing at the Marguerite Aquatics Complex in Mission Viejo, Southern California, the 24-year-old advanced to multiple finals against a competitive field, coming away with a hard-earned podium finish in the Butterfly.
Harvey laid down an early marker in the 100m long course Backstroke. After qualifying third fastest in the morning preliminaries with a sharp time of 1 minute 02.48 seconds, she found extra pace in the elite final. Shaving nearly half a second off her morning mark, Harvey touched the wall in 1:01.99 to secure a highly commendable fourth-place finish overall.
However, it was the 100m Butterfly where the versatile sprinter made her podium breakthrough. Having advanced from the morning heats as the fourth-fastest qualifier in 1:01.45, Harvey delivered a clinical tactical display in the grand final.
Powering through the field on the return leg, she lowered her time to a blistering 1:00.93 to claim a superb third place and a well-deserved bronze medal.
The successful double-final outing underscores Harvey’s strong tactical range and consistency as she continues to test her engines against top-tier international opposition on the long-course circuit.
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Thursday, July 02, 2026
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Harvey Podium Finishes and Season-Best in California
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Bermudian Olympian Emma Harvey continued her strong run of form with a series of impressive performances at the 2026 CA MVN Fran Crippen Memorial Swim Meet of Champions in Southern California.
Competing at the Marguerite Aquatics Complex in Mission Viejo, the 24-year-old advanced to multiple finals, walking away with a podium double in the sprint disciplines.
Harvey laid down an early marker in her signature 50m Long Course Backstroke. After qualifying second fastest in the morning preliminaries with a sharp 28.80 seconds, she lowered her mark in the elite final, touching the wall in a season-best 28.40 seconds to secure a superb third-place finish overall.
The versatile sprinter also showcased her tactical range in the Butterfly. Harvey secured her second podium layout of the meet in the 50m Butterfly, qualifying third in the heats before finding an extra gear in the final to clock a blistering 26.70 seconds and take second place.
Harvey rounded out her demanding competitive schedule by testing her engines in the 50m Breaststroke, finishing 11th overall in the morning preliminary rounds with a time of 34.10 seconds.
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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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