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Saturday, August 23, 2025
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Bermudian Swimmers Conclude Junior Championships
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Bermuda's young swimming talents, Thomas Cechini and Connor Hupman, have completed their campaigns at the World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships in Romania.
In their final event, the Men’s 100m Freestyle, both swimmers competed in the heats. Cechini, swimming in Heat 8, finished 6th with a time of 53.08, which saw him finish 70th overall in a very competitive international field.
Hupman won Heat 6, stopping the clock in a time of 53.24, which put him 75th overall. Their performances mark the end of a valuable week of competition for the young Bermudians, who have gained significant experience on the world stage.
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Thursday, August 21, 2025
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Bermudian Swimmers Continue World Junior Championships
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Bermuda's young swimming talents, Thomas Cechini and Connor Hupman, were back in the pool on Day Three of the World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships, delivering solid performances as they continued their campaigns in Romania.
In the Men’s 800m Freestyle, Cechini competed in Heat One, putting in a determined effort to finish 6th with a time of 8:52.26. His performance saw him ranked 35th overall in a highly competitive international field.
Meanwhile, Hupman took to the water in Heat 7 of the Men’s 50m Freestyle. The Bermudian sprint specialist finished 2nd in his heat, touching the wall in a respectable time of 24.25 seconds. His time placed him 57th overall among the world's best junior swimmers.
Both athletes will be looking to build on these swims as the championships continue, gaining valuable experience on the world stage. Their participation highlights Bermuda's continued presence in international aquatics and the promising future of the sport on the island.
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Wednesday, August 20, 2025
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Cechini & Hupman Continue Campaigns at World Championships
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Bermudian swimmers Thomas Cechini and Conor Hupman were back in action in Romania, continuing their campaigns at the World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships.
Both athletes competed in the Men's 200m Freestyle. Cechini delivered another strong performance in Heat 6, finishing fourth with a time of one minute and 55.51 seconds. His effort saw him finish 54th overall in a highly competitive field.
In Heat 5, Hupman finished sixth, touching the wall with a time of 2:00.25, which placed him 76th overall. Both swimmers will continue to compete in upcoming events as the championships progress.
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Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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Cechini & Hupman Compete at World Junior Championships
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Bermuda's Thomas Cechini and Conor Hupman have begun their campaigns at the World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships 2025 in Romania.
Both swimmers competed in the Men’s 400m Freestyle on the opening day of the competition.
In Heat 5, Cechini finished eighth, stopping the clock at a time of 4:10.88. His effort saw him finish 53rd overall in the field. Competing in Heat 4, Hupman finished ninth with a time of 4:27.59, placing him 74th overall.
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Thursday, August 07, 2025
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Tennessee Adds Bermuda's Daley to Swimming Roster
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The University of Tennessee has bolstered its swimming and diving roster for the 2025-26 season with the addition of eight new athletes, including Bermuda's Elan Daley.
Daley, who is one of three transfers joining the programme, arrives in Knoxville from the University of Florida, where she spent her first two collegiate seasons.
A specialist in the sprint Freestyle events, Daley demonstrated her talent at the 2024 UGA Invitational. There, she recorded Personal Best times in the 50 Free (23.21), 100 Free (49.36), and 200 Free (1:47.86), showcasing her speed and versatility in the pool.
Before her time at Florida, Daley was a member of the Canadian National Junior Team. She holds multiple national records for Bermuda, including the Long Course records for the 200m and 800m Freestyle, as well as the Short Course records for the 100m, 200m, 400m Freestyle, and the 200m Individual Medley.
Her move to Tennessee will provide her with a new opportunity to continue her development and compete at a high level.
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