National Teams for PanAm and Goodwill Swim Competitions

National Swim teams head out to Competitions

Antigua and Barbuda, 14th August 2024 — The Antigua and Barbuda Swimming Federation (ABSF) is proud to announce the selection of its teams for two upcoming swimming competitions – The Goodwill Games in St. Lucia and the PanAm Aquatics Age Group Swimming Championships in Puerto Rico.

This is the first time a national team is participating in the Goodwill Games. It will provide an excellent opportunity for our swimmers to compete on a regional stage, fostering sportsmanship and enhancing their competitive experience. The Goodwill Games is a developmental meet for our young swimmers 8 and under to 17 years and is geared for swimmers who have NOT qualified for CARITFA or higher meets. Ten (10) countries will be participating:  Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados, Bahamas, Suriname, Grenada, Jamaica, St. Lucia, Turks & Cacios, Curacao and Antigua and Barbuda over the period 16th to 18th August, 2024.

The PanAm Aquatics Age Group Swimming Championships will also be a key event for our swimmers, and is scheduled to take place from 22nd to 25th August 2024, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It will provide our athletes with a valuable platform to showcase their skills and gain international experience. The event will include swimmers aged 11-18 from across the Americas, spanning from Canada to South America.

Teams Selections

Goodwill Games

Girls

Elianna Spencer

Kaylee Warner

Alyssa Watkins

Isabel Nicholas

Boys

Tristan Nicholas

Christopher Walter

Zahid Derrick

Jadon Green

PanAm Aquatics Age Group Swimming Championships

Girls

Alandra Dublin

Aunjelique Liddie

Ellie Shaw

Boys

Espritt Shaw

Tivon Benjamin

Naeem DeSouza

Jai Sindhi

Alessandro Bazzoni

Two additional swimmers, Jamie Tranter and Neil Noronha, will also participate in the PanAm Aquatic Age Group Swimming Championships under their club banner, Vipers Swim Club.

The management team at the PanAm Aquatic Age Group Swimming Championship comprise of Coach Nelson Molina and team manager Daniela Casmiro while Coach J’air Smith and team manager Ayedele Warner will lead the Goodwill Games team.

The Federation extends its heartfelt congratulations to all the athletes selected for these esteemed events and expresses gratitude to the coaches, support staff, and sponsors who have contributed to the preparation and success of our teams.

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