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Friday, December 06, 2024
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Insley & Canisius Falls to St. Bonaventure in Season Finale
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In a spirited showdown to close out the 2024 calendar year, Rhys Insley and his Canisius University Men's Swimming & Diving team faced off against their Little Three rivals, St. Bonaventure, in Buffalo, N.Y. The Golden Griffins put forth a valiant effort, though they ultimately fell to St. Bonaventure with a final score of 168-50.
Insley showcased his talents throughout the meet. In the Men’s 50 Yard Freestyle, he finished 8th, clocking a competitive time of 22.75 seconds. His determination was evident again during the Men’s 200 Yard Breaststroke, where he finished in 11th place with a time of 2:18.55.
Insley also contributed to the team’s relay efforts, swimming the anchor leg for the Canisius Men’s 200 Yard Freestyle Relay C team, which finished 6th with a time of 1:33.31.
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Thursday, December 05, 2024
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Williamson Smashes Bermuda Record in Worlds Warm-Up
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Sam Williamson is officially locked in. The rising star sent shockwaves through the Swim England National Winter Meet in Sheffield, obliterating the Bermuda National Open Record in the Men's 100m Individual Medley not once, but twice in the same day!
Williamson, gearing up for the Short Course World Championships in Budapest, first shattered his own record in the Heats. He touched the wall in a blistering 55.71, a massive improvement on his previous mark of 57.01 set last year. The time was good enough for 8th overall, earning him a spot in the A Final.
But Williamson wasn't done. In the final, he somehow found another gear, dropping his time even further to an astonishing 55.49! The swim secured him a 5th place finish and left no doubt that he's a serious medal contender heading into Worlds.
Williamson's performance is a major boost for Bermuda swimming. His explosive speed and impressive versatility in the Individual Medley makes him a threat in multiple events. With the Short Course Worlds just around the corner, all eyes will be on this young phenom to see if he can bring home some hardware.
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Tuesday, December 03, 2024
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Daley Returns & Watson-Brown Compete in Invitational
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The Georgia Fall Invitational saw fireworks in the pool as Elan Daley, making a triumphant return from injury, helped propel the No. 4/6 University of Florida Gators to a second consecutive midseason sweep. Meanwhile, Logan Watson-Brown represented the Georgia Bulldogs with strong performances of her own.
Daley, a key cog in the Florida Relay Machine, showcased her versatility throughout the meet. She anchored the Florida C team to an 11th-place finish in the 400 Yard Freestyle Relay with a time of 3:19.75, and she played a crucial role in the 200 Yard Medley Relay B team's 5th-place finish stopping the clock in 1:37.58.
Individually, Daley impressed with a 19th-place finish in the 200 Yard Freestyle with a time of 1:47.86 and an 18th-place finish in the 100 Yard Freestyle clocking 49.36. Daley capped off her meet by anchoring the 800 Yard Freestyle Relay B team to a 6th-place finish with a time of 7:12.26 and the 400 Yard Medley Relay D team to a 7th-place finish clocking 3:36.10.
Watson-Brown battled hard for Georgia, delivering strong performances in the Backstroke events. She finished 19th overall in the 100 Yard Backstroke with a time of 54.72 and 24th overall in the 200 Yard Backstroke stopping the clock in 2:02.92.
Watson-Brown also contributed to the Georgia Relay teams, swimming the third leg in the 400 Yard Freestyle Relay D team’s 13th place finish with a time of 3:23.88, and leading off the 200 Yard Medley Relay team who finished in 12th place, clocking 1:41.29. She rounded out her individual events with a 35th-place finish in the 50 Yard Freestyle touching the wall in 23.51.
Daley's return from injury is a major boost for Florida, who continue to assert their dominance in the pool. Watson-Brown's performances highlight her continued development as a key contributor for Georgia. With both swimmers firing on all cylinders, expect more exciting races from these two talented athletes.
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Monday, December 02, 2024
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Harvey Shatters Records at Winter Age Group Championships
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 Olympian Jack Harvey made a triumphant return to the National Sports Center Pool at the Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association's Winter Age Group Championships, leaving a trail of shattered records in his wake. Harvey, competing in the Men's 15 & Over Division, delivered a masterclass in Backstroke swimming, breaking three Bermuda Open Short Course records.
Harvey's first record-breaking swim came in the 50 SC Meter Backstroke. He touched the wall in a blistering time of 24.74, obliterating the 10-year-old record of 26.56 set by Roy-Allan Burch in 2014. Harvey's performance showcased his explosive speed and technical mastery of the Backstroke.
He continued his record-breaking spree in the 100 SC Meter Backstroke, shattering his own previous record of 57.84 set in 2020. Harvey's new time of 53.15 demonstrated his incredible improvement and dedication to the sport.
Harvey's final record-breaking swim came in the 200 SC Meter Backstroke. He powered through the water, touching the wall in a time of 1:55.97, significantly faster than his previous record of 2:04.44, also set in 2020. This impressive swim highlighted Harvey's endurance and ability to maintain speed over longer distances.
Harvey's record-breaking performances serve as an inspiration to young swimmers in Bermuda and demonstrate his commitment to excellence in the pool.
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Sunday, December 01, 2024
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Harbour ASC Dominates Winter Age Group Championships
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The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association's Winter Age Group Championships concluded with a splash at the National Sports Center, where Harbour Amateur Swim Club swimmers made waves, claiming the majority of the Divisional Titles.
In the 10 & Under Division, Harbour ASC swept the top two spots in both the Girls' and Boys' categories. Eva Desjardins emerged as the Girls' Champion with an impressive 1,553 points, followed by teammate Sloane Wright with 1,061 points. Owen Fosker claimed the Boys' Title with 891 points, while Joseph Twilley secured second place with 531 points.
Harbour ASC continued their dominance in the 11-12 Girls' Division, securing a clean sweep of the podium. Evelyn Fahy took home the title with 1,642 points, narrowly edging out teammate Tabitha Ball, who finished with 1,640 points. Iris Duda completed the Harbour ASC trifecta, finishing third with 1,606 points. In the Boys' Division, Sharks Swim Club's Jacob Leclerc claimed the title with 1,394 points, followed by teammate Ethan Smith with 1,296 points.
The 13-14 Division saw another dominant performance from Harbour ASC, with Scarlett Spurling winning the Girls' title with 2,825 points, followed by teammates Isla Cooze with 2,535 points and Freya Lau had 2,359 points. Dominic Wright continued the Harbour ASC winning streak in the Boys' Division, claiming the title with 2,692 points. Gabriel Maranzana and Rory Shepherd secured second and third place, respectively, for Harbour ASC.
In the 15 & Over Division, Sharks Swim Club's Jorgia White broke Harbour ASC's winning streak, claiming the Girls' Title with 3,406 points. Logan Jones, also from Sharks Swim Club, won the Boys' title with 3,303 points.
Click Here to see the Full 2024 BASA Winter Age Group Championships Results
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