BVI records 38 top three finishes in USVI Swim Meets

Twelve junior British Virgin Islands swimmers recorded a total of 38 top three finishes in two Swim Meets in St Thomas, United States Virgin Islands in February and March.

The group of swimmers between the ages of 6 and 15 received their medals from Minister of Education and Sports Sharie DeCastro on March 22 at Tola Brewery Company in Road Town, Tortola.

They represented six schools from across the territory.

In a statement from the BVI Swim School, Philippa Exton congratulated the swimmers and thanked everyone who supported the team on their journey.

“Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen and to those who came out to support the swimmers. Thank you to Minister of Education and Sports Honourable Ms. Sharie DeCastro for presenting the medals to the swimmers.

These swimmers, representing 6 different schools in the BVI, have become quite the team. Finding a support system and friendship through their swimming. They always cheer each other on and help one another with skills and strokes.”

She added that the youngsters, who regularly train in the ocean, have shown significant improvement in the water.

“We are so proud of each and every swimmer for their improvement and dedication to their swimming. This is continuously showing at meets with dropped times, improved strokes, longer distances, legal turns and starting from the blocks. These swimmers have overcome so much and are mainly training in the ocean at beaches. This is not always the easiest task as they swim in larger waves, avoid seaweed and learn to sight buoys.

Hexton also thanked the St Thomas Swimming Association for their support.