Young swimming sensation captures gold, silver and bronze, while 10 & Under Boys Medley Relay Team secures bronze for Team SKN
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, November 7, 2026 — St. Kitts and Nevis is celebrating another outstanding achievement on the regional sporting stage as rising swimming star Skyla Connor captured three individual medals at the 34th Annual OECS Swimming Championships in Saint Lucia, while the Federation’s 10 & Under Boys Medley Relay Team added another bronze medal to the national medal tally.
Connor delivered an impressive performance in the Girls 13–14 age category, demonstrating exceptional versatility, determination and competitive excellence against some of the region’s finest young swimmers.
Her outstanding medal haul includes:
GOLD – 100 Metres Breaststroke
SILVER – 100 Metres Backstroke
BRONZE – 400 Metres Freestyle
The remarkable achievement underscores Connor’s growing stature as one of St. Kitts and Nevis’ promising young swimming talents and reflects the dedication, discipline and commitment invested in her continued development.
The championships are being held at the Rodney Heights Aquatic Centre in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia, from November 6–8, 2026, bringing together swimmers from across the Eastern Caribbean in a celebration of athletic excellence and regional sporting development.
10 & UNDER BOYS MEDLEY RELAY TEAM ADDS BRONZE
Team SKN’s medal celebrations were further enhanced by an impressive performance from the national 10 & Under Boys Medley Relay Team, which secured bronze following a spirited and determined collective effort.
The quartet of Akimba Cornelius, Rhaejaan Jacobs, Gaj Leonce and Clijae Christmas combined their individual strengths to earn a place on the podium.
Akimba Cornelius opened the relay with the backstroke, followed by Rhaejaan Jacobs in the breaststroke. Gaj Leonce took on the butterfly leg before Clijae Christmas completed the final freestyle segment, bringing the team home to secure another medal for St. Kitts and Nevis.
Their achievement highlights the importance of teamwork, preparation and competitive confidence among the Federation’s youngest swimmers, while offering further encouragement for the future of national aquatics.
The St. Kitts and Nevis Aquatics Federation has extended congratulations to the young athletes, their coaches, parents and supporters for their continued commitment and contribution to the development of swimming throughout the Federation.
PERSONAL-BEST PERFORMANCES HIGHLIGHT GROWING TALENT
Beyond the medal-winning performances, several members of the national delegation have recorded personal-best times during the opening stages of the championships.
Filippa, Jayveer, Edith, Greyson, Teadrian, Valentino and Austin were among the swimmers recognised for improvements in their performances, demonstrating the continued progress being made by the Federation’s developing swimming programme.
These achievements are particularly encouraging, as regional competitions provide young athletes with invaluable opportunities to gain international experience, strengthen their competitive skills and benchmark their development against swimmers from across the Caribbean.
A PROMISING FUTURE FOR ST. KITTS AND NEVIS AQUATICS
Connor’s remarkable three-medal performance, alongside the boys’ relay bronze, represents another significant milestone for swimming in St. Kitts and Nevis.
The accomplishments reflect the growing potential of the Federation’s young athletes and reinforce the importance of sustained investment in youth development, coaching, athlete preparation and competitive opportunities.
As the championships continue through November 8, Team SKN remains focused on delivering strong performances, improving personal-best times and pursuing additional podium finishes.
The St. Kitts and Nevis Aquatics Federation congratulates Skyla Connor, Akimba Cornelius, Rhaejaan Jacobs, Gaj Leonce, Clijae Christmas and the entire national swimming delegation for their outstanding representation of the Federation.
Three individual medals. One relay medal. Countless reasons to celebrate.
St. Kitts and Nevis continues to make waves in regional swimming, and the future of aquatics looks brighter than ever.
Congratulations, Team SKN! The Federation is proud of you!
