Hashtag: #Swimming
Denmark Swimming Team To Train In Bermuda
The Danish National Swim Team has confirmed that they will be in Bermuda for training this winter as they prepare for the 2016 summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. “It’s great to have the opportunity to come to Bermuda,” said Denmark’s Head Swimming Coach Nick Juba. “We are looking forward to it very much.” “The team’s training... Read more of this article
Lisa Blackburn Sets New Masters World Record
Bermuda’s Lisa Blackburn put on a tremendous showing at the 2015 Rowdy Gaines Classic in Florida, shattering the Masters World Record with a time of 1:04.19. Her time — which is also a new Bermuda record — broke the previous record of 1:04.25 set by American Olympic medalist Susan Von Der Lippe back in 2008. Ms Blackburn was competing... Read more of this article
Bermuda Swimmers Get BOA Elite Promotions
Bermudian swimmer Julian Fletcher has been promoted in the Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] elite athlete program, while Jesse Washington has joined the elite athlete program. National Swim Coach Ben Smith said, “As we start our 2015/ 2016 season we are excited to be able to announce that Julian Fletcher has been promoted from level B to level... Read more of this article
BASA Open Water Swimming Championships
Teenager Emma Harvey continued her Open Water dominance when she won the 2015 Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association 5K Open Water Swimming Championships this weekend. Harvey put on a strong showing crossing the line in a time of 1:10:53, while Erik Soria was the Male Champion after finishing second clocking a time of 1:10:54. Jesse Washington and Ashley... Read more of this article
Yearwood Named To Scholar All-America Team
Ten members of Denison’s women’s swimming & diving team — including Bermuda’s Ashley Yearwood — were named to the College Swimming Coaches Association of America Scholar All-America team. To be selected to the CSCAA Scholar All-America Team, swimmers and divers must have achieved a grade point average of 3.50 or higher... Read more of this article
Harvey & Washington Win Trunk Island Swim
Emma Harvey and Jesse Washington are 2015 Trunk Island Swim Female and Male Champions following the Open Water Swimming event in the Harrington Sound as youngsters dominate the race. Fourteen year old Harvey was first across the line holding off the challenge of Washington and Ilya Cherapau, Harvey taking a straighter line was able to cross the line... Read more of this article
Marine Police Rescue 4 Swimmers From Water
On Friday [Sept 4] the Police Marine Unit were called as four people were in distress in the Commissioners Point area, and on their arrival they found four swimmers clinging to the rocks, with the police recovering the swimmers from the water. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Bermuda Radio receives a 911 call from a manager... Read more of this article
Old Schoolmate Assists In Burch’s Rehabilitation
In March of this year Olympic swimmer Roy-Allan Burch suffered one of the worst injuries any athlete could sustain. It was a typical Friday morning, warming up for training, when both of Burch’s patella tendons ruptured leaving him in severe pain. He is now nearly six months post surgery and has had a smooth recovery despite all that could go wrong.... Read more of this article
Video: Profile Of Bermuda Freediver Scott Amos
A video profile of Bermuda free diver Scott Amos – the first person to represent the island in the sport - offers insight into the sporting aspects of the activity, with Mr. Amos saying that “Bermuda is an amazing place for freediving.” In the profile, Mr. Amos says, “As a kid, I was always interested in anything to do with... Read more of this article
Jesse Washington Wins Gold, Breaks Record
Bermudian swimmer Jesse Washington returned home following the 2015 Canadian Age Group Championships in Quebec City, where he won the 200m freestyle gold medal in record setting style — marking the first ever gold medal Bermuda has won at the Canadian Age Group Championships. Continuing his streak from two years ago when he won Bermuda’s first... Read more of this article
Bermuda Swimmers Compete At FINA In Russia
Two Bermuda swimmers recently showed off their abilities at the FINA World Championships in Kazan, Russia, with Julian Fletcher and Rebecca Heyliger taking part in the event. National swim coach Ben Smith said, “On August 2, day 1 of the FINA World Championships in Kazan, Russia, Julian Fletcher competed in the 100 breaststroke. Julian was fresh... Read more of this article
Bermuda Swimmers Excel At Canadian Meet
The 2015 Canadian Age Group Championships recently came to an end in Quebec City, with swimmers Brett Smith, Emma Harvey, Madelyn Moore, and Jesse Washington all taking part. Coach Richard Goodwin summarized the meet by saying, “The team of four swimmers managed 12 finals from 22 entries, nine Age Group records, and three Bermuda records, along with... Read more of this article
