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Monday, February 23, 2026
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Watson-Brown & George Washington Fall Short in A-10
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George Washington University saw their four-year reign at the top of the Atlantic 10 come to an end, as they were narrowly edged out by a resurgent University of Richmond squad. In a high-stakes battle at the Hampton Aquaplex, George Washington claimed second place with 572.5 points, finishing just 27.5 points behind the Spiders, who secured their 17th conference title.
Bermudian international Logan Watson-Brown was a central figure for George Washington throughout the four-day meet, contributing vital points across a demanding schedule of individual events and relays. The graduate student began her campaign with a lead-off leg in the Women’s 200-Yard Medley Relay, helping her quartet to a sixth-place finish in 1:40.61. She later returned to the pool for the Women’s 800-Yard Freestyle Relay, swimming a strong third leg to help secure fourth place in 7:21.35.
In the individual backstroke events, Watson-Brown showed her versatility, finishing 18th in the 100-Yard Backstroke preliminaries with a time of 56.92 and 21st in the 200-Yard Backstroke in 2:05.70. She also featured in a highly competitive 200-Yard Freestyle field, placing 23rd in the morning session with a time of 1:53.32.
While the result snaps George Washington’s streak of four consecutive championship sweeps, the performance underscored the depth of a team that pushed Richmond until the final relay. Watson-Brown and her teammates will now look ahead to the national stage, with several members of the squad having secured qualifying times for the upcoming post-season championships.
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Sunday, February 22, 2026
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Sharrieff & Howard make History with Maiden NEC Title
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History belongs to Myeisha Sharrieff and her Howard University teammates after the Bison captured their first-ever Northeast Conference (NEC) Championship. In a week defined by relentless depth and championship-level execution at the SPIRE Institute, Howard climbed to the top of the podium with a total of 856 points to secure the historic crown.
The Bermudian standout played a vital role in the team's success, beginning her campaign with a strong showing in the Women’s 50 Yard Freestyle. Sharrieff clocked a personal best of 24.05 in the preliminaries to secure a spot in the consolation final, where she eventually finished 15th overall with a time of 24.21.
Sharrieff’s primary impact came in the backstroke events, where she consistently lowered her own benchmarks. During the 100 Yard Backstroke preliminaries, she delivered a blistering personal best of 55.67 to qualify third fastest for the showpiece championship final. In the final, she battled a world-class field to finish fourth in 55.93, banking significant points for Howard’s title charge.
The momentum continued into the 200 Yard Backstroke, where Sharrieff again rewrote her personal records. After qualifying for the consolation final with a time of 2:07.88, she produced a dominant swim in the evening session to touch the wall first. Her winning time of 2:05.82 secured ninth place overall and marked her third personal best of the week, capping off a monumental performance that helped steer Howard University into the record books.
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Saturday, February 21, 2026
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Daley & Howes Compete in Championship Finals
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Bermuda’s elite collegiate swimmers continued their record-breaking form on Day Three of the 2026 Ontario University Championships, with both Elijah Daley and Isabella Howes producing standout performances on the regional stage.
Elijah Daley, representing the University of Toronto, provided the highlight of the day in the Men’s 200 SC Meter Butterfly. After signaling his intent in the preliminaries by clocking the fastest qualifying time of 2:00.46, the freshman found another gear in the showpiece final. Daley touched the wall in a blistering 1:59.41 to secure a fifth-place finish in a high-caliber field. While the time was just a fraction shy of his own national record of 1:59.14, it marked another landmark performance as he became the first Bermudian to consistently threaten the two-minute barrier in the event.
Isabella Howes also enjoyed a successful evening for Western University, returning to the pool for the Women’s 400 SC Meter Freestyle. Competing in the B Final, Howes delivered a disciplined tactical race to finish in second place with a time of 4:25.34. The result earned her 10th place overall in the province and capped off a consistent weekend for the Western standout, who has played a vital role in her team's pursuit of a podium finish in the overall standings.
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Friday, February 20, 2026
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Daley Breaks Two-Minute Barrier as Records Tumble
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Elijah Daley’s relentless assault on the Bermuda short course records reached new heights on Day Two of the 2026 Ontario University Championships.
Representing the University of Toronto, the freshman followed up his record-breaking opening day by taking on the Men's 200 SC Meter Individual Medley, an event where he had already made history the previous year.
Having shattered Stephen Fahy’s quarter-century-old record of 2:01.85 last season with a time of 2:00.87, Daley signaled his intent early in the session. He comfortably navigated the preliminaries, clocking 2:01.04 to finish second and secure a prime lane for the A Final.
In a high-intensity A Final, Daley produced a landmark performance, becoming the first Bermudian to dip under the two-minute mark in the event. He touched the wall in 1:59.80 to claim the silver medal, once again rewriting the national record books and cementing his status as one of the region's premier versatile talents.
Elsewhere in the pool, Isabella Howes enjoyed a successful outing for Western University at the 2026 Ontario University Championships.
Competing in the Women's 200 SC Meter Freestyle, Howes battled through a competitive preliminary field to finish seventh in 2:04.57, earning her a spot in the championship final.
She maintained her consistency in the evening session, touching the wall in seventh place with a new personal best time of 2:03.95 to round off a strong day for the Bermudian contingent in Ontario.
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Thursday, February 19, 2026
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Daley Breaks 10-Year Old record in Toronto Debut
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First-year sensation Elijah Daley produced a historic performance representing the University of Toronto on the opening day of the 2026 Ontario University Championships. Competing inside the Athletic Centre Varsity Pool, the young swimmer signaled his arrival on the collegiate stage by taking down a record that had stood for nearly a decade.
The day began with Daley navigating the Men’s 100 SC Meter Breaststroke preliminaries. He secured a place in the A Final by finishing eighth, clocking a then-personal best time of 1:02.15. However, it was in the evening session where the freshman truly found another gear.
In a high-quality A Final, Daley touched the wall in fifth place with an improved time of 1:01.26. That mark was more than just a personal milestone; it officially broke the long-standing record of 1:01.56 previously held by Julian Fletcher. Fletcher’s time had remained untouched since December 5, 2016, when it was set during the 13th FINA World Swimming Championships in Windsor, Ontario.
Daley’s record-breaking swim highlights the immediate impact he has made within the Varsity Blues program. As the championships continue, his performance has set a high bar for both himself and his teammates as they pursue further honors in the pool.
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