The National Sports Center was transformed into a hub of high-performance aquatic action this weekend as the Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association hosted the CG 2026 Long Course Championships. The meet served as a showcase for the island's emerging talent, with several swimmers delivering dominant performances across a packed schedule of events to secure their places atop the individual points standings.
The younger age groups set a high bar for the competition, led by a standout performance from Myla Desjardins in the 10 and Under Girls Division. Desjardins amassed a formidable 1,554 points to claim the top spot, finishing ahead of Alanna Frawley and Aine Fahy. In the boys' equivalent category, Joseph Herron stood alone as the leading performer, securing his title with a total of 909 points.
As the athletes moved into the 11 to 12 Age Bracket, the Desjardins name remained at the forefront of the leaderboards. Eva Desjardins mirrored her younger relative's success by topping the girls' division with 2,572 points, fending off strong challenges from Evelyn Fahy and Vera Connolly. The boys' 11 to 12 category proved to be one of the most competitive of the weekend, with Walker Smith ultimately prevailing with 1,723 points, followed closely by Maxwell Williams and Niklas Bock.
The 13 to 14 Division produced some of the highest technical scores of the meet. Madison Fox delivered a masterclass in the girls' category to finish first with 2,890 points, while Colette Durkin and Allison Steynor rounded out the podium places. Meanwhile, Lorcan McGlynn asserted his authority in the boys' 13 to 14 section, finishing as the clear points leader with a total of 1,133.
The senior ranks featured the most explosive times of the championships, with Logan Jones producing a staggering 3,704 points to lead the 15 and over boys. Jones was pushed throughout the weekend by Axel Wernbo, who secured second place with 3,245 points, and Noah Fulton in third. The girls' senior division saw Lila Connolly claim a decisive victory with 2,891 points, comfortably clear of Scarlett Spurling and Joy Yammine.
In the final individual tallies that spanned the various disciplines, Scarlett Spurling and Olympian Jack Harvey were recognised for their overall contributions to the championships. Harvey led the boys' field with 752 points, while Spurling topped the girls' list with 498 points. The championships not only highlighted the depth of talent currently training at the National Sports Center but also provided a vital long-course benchmark as the Bermuda squad prepares for the upcoming regional summer circuit.
BASA Host Spring Long Course Meet at the Sports Center
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The National Sports Centre was the stage for a series of dominant performances this weekend as the Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association hosted its 2026 Spring Long Course Meet. With the island's elite swimmers looking to sharpen their times ahead of a busy international season, the standard of competition remained exceptionally high across the senior divisions.
In the Men’s 15 and Over 50 Metre Freestyle, Jack Harvey produced the standout sprint of the session. Harvey stopped the clock at a blistering 23.36 seconds to claim a comfortable victory, underscoring his position as one of the island’s premier sprinters. The women’s equivalent saw veteran Lisa Blackburn continue her consistent form, securing top spot with a time of 32.71 seconds. However, the fastest female sprint of the day came during a time trial, where Madelyn Moore showcased her world-class speed by clocking a superb 26.23 seconds.
The Individual Medley events provided a rigorous test of versatility, and Sam Williamson rose to the occasion in the Men’s 200 Metre final. Williamson delivered a clinical performance to finish in 2 minutes 09.69 seconds, finishing well clear of Joseph Lau and Noah Fulton. The Women’s 200 Metre Individual Medley was a much tighter affair, with Scarlett Spurling claiming victory in 2 minutes 49.92 seconds. She was pushed all the way to the wall by Jorgia A White and Lila Connolly, who finished second and third respectively.
The backstroke events concluded the senior program with several competitive duels. Joseph Moniz led the way in the Men’s 100 Metre Backstroke, recording a winning time of 1 minute 19.45 seconds to finish ahead of Zachary Johnson. In the women’s 100 Metre final, Isla Cooze demonstrated excellent underwater phases and rhythm to take first place in 1 minute 22.53 seconds. Emilia Dunkerley secured the runner-up spot, while Ellis Champion completed the podium in what was a productive outing for the island's leading long-course specialists.
Williamson Dominates in Toronto to Secure CAC Standard
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Swimmer Sam Williamson enjoyed a flawless outing at the RHAC Spring Invitational in Toronto, claiming two gold medals and a vital qualifying standard for the Central American and Caribbean Games.
The meet at the Richmond Hill Aquatic Centre proved to be a successful hunting ground for Williamson, who demonstrated both speed and stamina across multiple disciplines. He opened his account in the 100m Freestyle, setting the pace early by clocking the fastest time in the preliminaries. He returned for the final to replicate that dominance, touching the wall in a sharp time of 53.42 seconds to secure his first victory of the weekend.
While the freestyle sprint showcased his raw pace, it was in the 200m Individual Medley that Williamson produced his most significant performance. After comfortably leading the field through the morning heats, he found another gear in the final to shave nearly three seconds off his preliminary time.
His winning effort of 2:08.55 was not only enough to secure his second gold medal but also saw him dip well under the 2:09.32 mark required for the CAC Games. By meeting the qualifying standard with room to spare, Williamson has underscored his status as one of the region’s rising talents as he prepares for the international stage.
The double victory in Toronto marks a significant step forward in his season, providing a perfect platform for the major championships ahead. Having conquered the field in Canada, the focus now shifts to maintaining this momentum as the road to the CAC Games begins in earnest.
Wednesday, April 08, 2026
White Battles Open Water & Bermuda Secure Top Ten
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The 2026 Carifta Aquatics Championships have drawn to a close in Martinique, with Bermuda’s Jorgia White leading the island's final charge in a grueling open water finale.
Competing in the 5km event along the picturesque but challenging Anses d’Arlet coastal area on the south-west coast, White demonstrated immense grit in the open sea. Navigating the swells and a highly competitive regional field, she touched the line in 1:16:55.91 to secure 13th place overall.
White’s performance served as the final chapter of what has been a highly productive week for the Gombey Warriors. While the open water specialists took center stage on the final morning, the foundation of Bermuda’s success was built in the pool over the preceding days.
The Bermuda Swim Team officially finished 7th overall in the combined team scores, amassing a total of 205 points. It is a result that reflects the island's growing depth, as they finished ahead of several much larger Caribbean nations.
The team returns home with a respectable haul of five medals:
1 Gold, 2 Silver, and 2 Bronze.
With the curtain now down on the 2026 games, the focus shifts to the development of this young squad. The mixture of podium finishes in the pool and determined efforts in the open water suggests that Bermudian swimming remains on an upward trajectory heading into the summer season.
Tuesday, April 07, 2026
Mewett Secures Medal Hat-Trick on Final Night
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Bermuda’s swimming sensation Teagan Mewett has completed a remarkable individual haul at the XXXIX Carifta Aquatics Championships, claiming her third medal of the meet as the pool action reached a crescendo in Martinique.
On the final evening of competition at the Pierre Samot Community Aquatic Centre, Mewett once again demonstrated her status as one of the region’s elite breaststroke specialists. Competing in the 15-17 Girls 100m Breaststroke, she produced a disciplined and powerful display to navigate a high-caliber field.
The Bermudian touched the wall in a clinical 1:16.35 to secure the bronze medal, fending off a late charge from the chasing pack. The result marks a significant milestone for Mewett, who has found the podium with impressive consistency throughout the week. This latest bronze joins her previous successes in the breaststroke sprints, cementing a "hat-trick" of medals that has underpinned Bermuda’s strong showing in the points standings.
Mewett’s performance provided the perfect finale for the Gombey Warriors' pool campaign, which has been defined by a blend of veteran composure and emerging teenage talent. Her ability to deliver under the bright lights of a Carifta final once again highlights the strength of the island’s aquatic program on the international stage.
While the curtain now falls on the events in the pool, the Bermudian contingent can reflect on a campaign where they have consistently punched above their weight. With Mewett leading the charge, the team heads into the post-meet celebrations having firmly established Bermuda as a dominant force in Caribbean age-group swimming.
