The St. Kitts and Nevis (SKN) Swim Team returned home on Monday evening, November 9, following a record-breaking performance at the 34th OECS Swimming Championships, held in Saint Lucia.
The team returned with a historic haul of 11 medals and was welcomed at the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport by a contingent led by Minister of Sports, the Honourable Samal Duggins.
Meanwhile, the Nevis contingent of the team was welcomed at the Oualie Pier, where Coach James Weekes and Manager Mackie Tross provided an update on the team’s outstanding performance at the regional championships.
Special congratulations were extended to Nevis swimmer Skyla Connor, who emerged as the team’s standout performer, capturing an impressive nine medals across the freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke and butterfly events. Connor’s remarkable achievement included three gold, four silver and two bronze medals.
Congratulations were also extended to St. Kitts swimmer Gaj Leonce, who secured a bronze medal in the 50-metre butterfly event.
The 10 & Under Boys Relay Team, comprising two swimmers from Nevis and two from St. Kitts — Akimba, Rhaejaan, Gaj and Clijae — also earned bronze, further contributing to the team’s impressive medal tally.
SKN Swim Team Medal Tally
3 Gold
4 Silver
4 Bronze
11 Medals Overall
The team’s record-breaking performance at the 34th OECS Swimming Championships highlights the dedication, discipline and determination of its young athletes and represents a significant achievement for swimming in St. Kitts and Nevis.
The team is congratulated on its outstanding performance and for proudly representing the Federation on the regional stage.
