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Emma Harvey Wins 50 Freestyle Heat

Emma Harvey Wins 50 Freestyle Heat

Bermuda swimmer Emma Harvey won her heat in the 50 metres freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar, today [February 17]. Harvey was the fastest finisher in heat eight in a time of 25.93sec. She finished 35th overall and did not qualify for the semi-finals of the event. Related Stories Bermuda Swim Coaches Pick Season’s Top... Read more of this article

Swimmers Help Baylor Win Championships

Swimmers Help Baylor Win Championships

Brandon Adkins, Violet Smith, Connor Hupman and Flynn Watson Brown competed in the Tennessee State Championships helping Baylor School win the overall combined title. Watson-Brown swam the anchor leg for the Baylor School men’s 200 yard medley relay team that finished 3rd. Adkins won a bronze medal in the men’s 200 yard freestyle, Smith clocked... Read more of this article

Emma Harvey Sets National Record In 50 Butterfly

Emma Harvey Sets National Record In 50 Butterfly

Bermuda swimmer Emma Harvey set a new national record in the women’s 50 metres butterfly at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar, today [February 16]. Harvey, who finished third in heat four of six heats in 26.88sec, came 25th overall and did not advance to the semi-finals. Harvey has also broken her national records in the 50 and 100 backstroke... Read more of this article

Emma Harvey Finishes 7th In Semi-Final Heat

Emma Harvey Finishes 7th In Semi-Final Heat

Bermuda swimmer Emma Harvey came seventh in her semi-final heat in the 50 metres backstroke at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar, today [February 14]. Harvey, who broke her national record in the heats [28.34sec], posted a time of 28.47 in the semis. She did not advance to the finals, finishing fourteenth overall. Harvey, who also broke... Read more of this article

Emma Harvey Reaches 50 Backstroke Semis

Emma Harvey Reaches 50 Backstroke Semis

Emma Harvey has qualified for the semi-finals of the women’s 50 metres backstroke at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar, today [February 14]. The Bermudian finished fifth in heat five of the six heats in a time of 28.34sec. Harvey, who broke her own 100 backstroke record on Monday, setting a new best time of 1min 1.88sec, competes in... Read more of this article

Emma Harvey Breaks National Record

Emma Harvey Breaks National Record

Bermuda swimmer Emma Harvey broke her national record in the women’s 100 metres backstroke at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar, today [February 12]. Harvey placed seventh in heat five in 1min 01.88sec, shaving 0.11 off her previous best. She narrowly missed out on a place in the semi-finals, finishing nineteenth out of 56 swimmers. The... Read more of this article

Desmond Helps Fordham Defeat Massachusetts

Desmond Helps Fordham Defeat Massachusetts

Brian Desmond and his Fordham men’s swimming & diving teammates defeated the University of Massachusetts at the Col. Francis B. Messmore Aquatic Center. The Fordham Men edged Massachusetts Minutemen, 160-132, to improve to 7-1 on the year. Desmond finished 8th in the men’s 100 yard backstroke clocking a time of 55.28. With a time of 2:00.56,... Read more of this article

Taylor White Wins 100 Backstroke In Swim Meet

Taylor White Wins 100 Backstroke In Swim Meet

Taylor White and her Bentley University women’s swimming and diving teammates secured a 189-99 victory against Bridgewater State. In the women’s 200-yard freestyle, White clinched fifth place with a time of 2:18.21, and she won the women’s 100-yard backstroke, clocking a time of 1:04.41. Related Stories Schroders Swim Championship Division... Read more of this article

Mewett & Cechini In Action For Mercersburg

Mewett & Cechini In Action For Mercersburg

Teagan Mewett and her Mercersburg Academy women’s swimming teammates defeated La Salle College High School and Mount Saint Joseph Academy, while Thomas Cechini and his Mercersburg Academy men’s swimming teammates lost 111 – 74 to La Salle College High School. In the 200-yard medley relay, Teagan Mewett swam the second leg of Mercersburg Academy’s... Read more of this article

Moseley & McKendree Defeat Missouri

Moseley & McKendree Defeat Missouri

Finn Moseley and his McKendree University swimming and diving teammates defeated the University of Missouri in St. Louis, 208 – 72. Moseley finished 8th in the men’s 100 yard freestyle clocking a time of 48.59, and he also finished 8th in the men’s 50 yard freestyle touching the wall in a time of 21.92. Related Stories Schroders Swim Championship... Read more of this article

Myeisha Sharrieff Helps Howard Defeat Cardinals

Myeisha Sharrieff Helps Howard Defeat Cardinals

Myeisha Sharrieff and her Howard University swimming and diving teammates wrapped up their final dual meet of the 2023-24 season in style, clinching a victory against the Catholic Cardinals, triumphing 181-56. Sharrieff led off the Howard women’s 400-yard medley relay B team, securing a strong second-place finish with a time of 4:08.32. In the 50-yard... Read more of this article

Desmond & Fordham Earn 6th Dual Meet Sweep

Desmond & Fordham Earn 6th Dual Meet Sweep

Brian Desmond and the Fordham swimming & diving team achieved their sixth dual meet sweep of the season, triumphing in both competitions against the Iona Gaels at Hynes Center Pool. The Fordham men’s team, with Desmond as a key member, enhanced their season record to 6-1 following a 162-126 win against Iona. In the Fordham men’s 200 yard... Read more of this article

Jack Harvey & Penn State Compete In Swim Meet

Jack Harvey & Penn State Compete In Swim Meet

Jack Harvey and his Penn State Nittany Lions swimming and diving teammates were defeated by Virginia Tech 208-92. Harvey finished 12th clocking a time of 1:42.26 during the men’s 200 yard freestyle. During the men’s 200 yard backstroke, Harvey finished 10th clocking a time of 1:51.48. Harvey led off the Penn State men’s 400 yard freestyle relay... Read more of this article

Sharrieff & Morris Compete For Howard Teams

Sharrieff & Morris Compete For Howard Teams

Two Bermudian athletes were in action for Howard University recently, with swimmer Myeisha Sharrieff and runner Sanaa Morris taking part in sports meets. Myeisha Sharrieff and her Howard University women’s swimming and diving teammates secured a decisive victory against the Catholic Cardinals with a final score of 181-56. Sharrieff set the pace... Read more of this article

Thomas Cechini Wins 200 Freestyle In Swim Meet

Thomas Cechini Wins 200 Freestyle In Swim Meet

Thomas Cechini and his Mercersburg men’s swimming and diving teammates recently competed against a team from Peddie, with Cechini making a strong showing to help his team claim the win. On the male side, the Mercersburg cruised to a 114 – 64 win over Peddie. Cechini won the boys 200 yard freestyle touching the wall in a time of 1:44.92. Clocking... Read more of this article

Two Swimmers In Action At College Meet

Two Swimmers In Action At College Meet

Two Bermuda swimmers were in action at a recent college meet, with Caleb Ingham and the La Salle men’s swim and dive team triumphing over Brian Desmond and the Fordham men’s swim and dive team with a score of 169-129. In the men’s 200 yard medley relay, Ingham contributed as the third swimmer for La Salle’s B team, which secured... Read more of this article