Grenada’s aquatic talent was on full display during the recently concluded Powerade National Swimming Championships 2026, a four-day spectacle organized by the Grenada Amateur Swimming Association (GASA). The event brought together the nation’s most promising swimmers in a celebration of athletic excellence, competitive spirit, and sportsmanship.
The championship served dual purposes, functioning both as a national competition and as an official qualifying event for the CARIFTA games. This provided Grenadian athletes with the critical opportunity to meet selection standards for representing their country at the prestigious regional tournament.
Competitive intensity reached new heights as participants delivered extraordinary performances throughout the meet. The event witnessed the shattering of 11 national records, with an additional 4 swims establishing new record times—a clear indicator of the rapidly advancing standards in Grenadian competitive swimming.
Grenfin Swim Club demonstrated remarkable team prowess by successfully defending their overall team title. Meanwhile, ten exceptional athletes emerged as age group champions across various categories:
– Tyler Charles (8 & Under Female Champion)
– Zion Doughlin (8 & Under Male Champion)
– Halle Gooding (9-10 Female Champion)
– Keshon Cobb (9-10 Male Champion)
– Angliner Jackson-Bain (11-12 Female Champion)
– Mateo Thomas (11-12 Male Champion)
– Eliza Rose Benjamin (13-14 Female Champion)
– Ethan Chu Fook (13-14 Male Champion)
– Zeia Ollivierre (15 & Over Female Champion)
– Jacob Collymore (15 & Over Male Champion)
GASA extended heartfelt gratitude to the numerous officials and volunteers whose professional execution ensured the event’s smooth and fair operation. The association also acknowledged the indispensable support from coaches, parents, and supporters who continue to foster athlete development.
Special recognition was accorded to title sponsor Powerade/Dasani, along with individual and corporate sponsors whose financial backing made the championships possible. The 2026 edition successfully highlighted the growing strength of competitive swimming in Grenada while pointing toward a promising future for the nation’s aquatic athletes.