Bermuda Swimmers Shine with Gold Medals at Florida Championships!

Florida, USA - In an impressive display of talent, Bermuda’s swimmers have made quite a splash at the 2025 Planet Swim Summer Championships held in sunny Florida. The island’s athletes brought home multiple medals over just the first two days of competition, showcasing their hard work and determination.

Certainly, the standout performers were Brian Desmond, Caleb Ingham, Logan Jones, and Gabriel Maranzana, who snatched gold medals in the boys 400 medley relay. Desmond also shone individually, capturing a silver in the boys 100 meters backstroke. He didn’t stop there; Ingham added a bronze to the haul by finishing third in the boys 50 meters freestyle. Clearly, Bermuda is doing something right in the pool!

Team Efforts Shine

Alongside the star male swimmers, a team of twelve athletes represented Bermuda, participating in the meet following the postponement of the Central American and Caribbean Championships. Among the female swimmers, Elanna Fulton, Taylor White, Isabella Jones, and Jorgia White made their mark, finishing fourth in the girls 400 medley relay, while Fulton, along with Scarlett Spurling, Jones, and Jorgia White, secured a fifth place in the girls 400 freestyle relay.

The depth of talent continued with the boys’ team, as Noah Fulton, Dominic Wright, Logan Jones, and Maranzana also finished fourth in the boys 400 freestyle relay. Meanwhile, Desmond took seventh in the boys 400 meters freestyle, rounding off a solid individual effort, while Taylor White performed admirably, finishing fifth in the girls 15 and over 100 meters backstroke and ranking eighth in the girls 200 meters freestyle. Isabella Jones, too, brought home a solid fifth place in the 15 and over girls 200 meters breaststroke.

Emerging Talents

As for the boys 13-14 50 meters freestyle, Maranzana and Dominic Wright showcased their competitive spirit by placing fifth and eighth, respectively. The growing prowess of these young swimmers bodes well for future competitions and reflects positively on Bermuda’s swimming programs.

The achievements seen at this championship highlight not only individual talent but the strength of Bermuda’s swimming community, which is supported by organizations like the Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association (BASA). This association maintains records for both male and female swimmers across a variety of long-course and short-course events, from freestyle to individual medleys and relays. It’s worth noting that Bermuda has set a high standard, with swimmers breaking records in different categories, and for these young athletes, every competition is an opportunity to add to that legacy.

Indeed, Bermuda’s swimmers are not just making headlines—they are laying the groundwork for the next generation. With each medal, they inspire budding athletes to dive into the sport and pursue excellence. The optimism for future competitions is palpable, as these young swimmers continue to rack up accolades and challenge themselves at every turn. The community has every reason to cheer for its aquatic champions!

For further details on Bermuda’s swimming achievements, you can read more about the event in The Royal Gazette and explore the record-keeping efforts of Wikipedia.