The 2026 Carifta Aquatics Championships have drawn to a close in Martinique, with Bermuda’s Jorgia White leading the island's final charge in a grueling open water finale.
Competing in the 5km event along the picturesque but challenging Anses d’Arlet coastal area on the south-west coast, White demonstrated immense grit in the open sea. Navigating the swells and a highly competitive regional field, she touched the line in 1:16:55.91 to secure 13th place overall.
White’s performance served as the final chapter of what has been a highly productive week for the Gombey Warriors. While the open water specialists took center stage on the final morning, the foundation of Bermuda’s success was built in the pool over the preceding days.
The Bermuda Swim Team officially finished 7th overall in the combined team scores, amassing a total of 205 points. It is a result that reflects the island's growing depth, as they finished ahead of several much larger Caribbean nations.
The team returns home with a respectable haul of five medals:
1 Gold, 2 Silver, and 2 Bronze.
With the curtain now down on the 2026 games, the focus shifts to the development of this young squad. The mixture of podium finishes in the pool and determined efforts in the open water suggests that Bermudian swimming remains on an upward trajectory heading into the summer season.
