Grenada’s competitive swimming scene is riding a wave of historic momentum, as the island nation’s athletes turn in standout results across top regional and international competitions, earning new national records and unprecedented milestones that have cemented the program’s rising global profile. The Grenada Amateur Swimming Association (GASA) is celebrating the string of breakthrough achievements from its swimmers, who have put Grenadian swimming on the map with consistent, high-level performances this season.
At the recently completed Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow, the Grenadian delegation delivered one of the strongest showings in the country’s swimming history, bringing home three new national records and a groundbreaking first for the island. Nineteen-year-old Zackary Gresham led the charge, turning in a career-best performance that saw him claim two new national marks: one in the 50m Butterfly and another in the 100m Backstroke. More notably, Gresham advanced to the semifinal round of both events, marking the first time any Grenadian swimmer has reached this stage of competition at the Commonwealth Games — a historic first for the nation’s aquatic sports program. Young talent Tilly Collymore joined Gresham in the record books, clocking a new national best in the 200m Freestyle to round out Grenada’s successful run in Glasgow.
Parallel to the Commonwealth Games success, Grenada also earned strong results at the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Swimming Championships hosted in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, where two of the nation’s top swimmers held their own against the region’s most competitive aquatic athletes. Gabrielle Hyson put on a stunning display to qualify for the A Final of the 200m Butterfly, finishing 6th overall in a field of elite regional competitors, while also booking a spot in the B Final of the 100m Butterfly. Her teammate Jacob Collymore matched her strong form, advancing to the B Final of both the 200m Butterfly and 200m Freestyle events, extending Grenada’s streak of strong international showings.
GASA leadership has credited much of this recent success to the hard work and dedication of the program’s coaching staff. The association extended formal gratitude to Damique Walters, who led the Commonwealth Games delegation, and Tendai Haukozi, head coach for the CAC Championships team, noting that their expert guidance and consistent mentorship have been foundational to the growth and competitive success of Grenadian swimming at all levels.
Building on these recent breakthroughs, GASA has turned its focus to the upcoming 30th Goodwill Swimming Championships, scheduled to take place August 14–16, 2026 at the National Aquatics Centre in Couva, Trinidad. After a rigorous series of selection evaluations, the association has officially announced the full age-group roster of athletes selected to represent Grenada at the regional competition.
The 2026 Team Grenada roster breaks down by age group as follows: for the 8 & Under division, Ava John and Tyrick Hackett earned selection; the 9–10 age group will be represented by Leah Boatswain, Keshon Cobb, and Ethan Williams Clermont; the 11–12 division includes Evie Twum Barimah, Payton DeFreitas, Mateo Thomas, Kai Ledlow, and Cassius Purcell; Tyrese Braveboy and Leondre Baptiste will compete in the 13–14 division; and the 15–17 division roster features Aresha Regis, Mark Mitchell, Jonathan Ratoo, Kaleb Williams, and Tariq Bethel. Nataly Regis will serve as head coach for the delegation.
Currently, all selected team members are undergoing an intensive, multi-faceted training camp designed to peak their performance ahead of the August championships. Training modules include regular health screenings, dryland strength and conditioning assessments, in-water technique evaluations, and targeted mobility sessions, all aimed at boosting overall fitness and competitive readiness for the young athletes.
As one of the Caribbean’s leading elite age-group swimming competitions, the Goodwill Championships serves a critical role in nurturing emerging Caribbean aquatic talent, providing up-and-coming swimmers with invaluable high-stakes competition experience that prepares them for future regional and international events. For Grenada’s developing program, the tournament offers a key opportunity to test its next generation of talent against top regional peers.
GASA has issued formal congratulations to all swimmers who earned selection to the 2026 team, and extended appreciation to the broad network of supporters that make the program’s work possible: including coaching staff, team parents, event officials, corporate sponsors, and community volunteers who contribute to the growth of swimming across Grenada.
With national records falling regularly, more swimmers advancing to late rounds of top international competitions, and a talented young generation already preparing to carry the program forward, GASA leaders say the future of Grenadian swimming is brighter than ever. As Team Grenada makes its final preparations for the 2026 Goodwill Championships, the association remains committed to continuing its work developing competitive athletes that will make the island nation proud at every level of international competition.