Twenty-five swimmers leave for OECS championships in Saint Lucia
Twenty-five St. Maarten swimmers left Thursday 5 November for the OECS Swimming Championships in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia.
Twenty-five swimmers left St. Maarten on Thursday 5 November to compete at the 2026 OECS Swimming Championships in Saint Lucia. The competition is scheduled for 6 to 8 November at the Rodney Heights Aquatic Centre in Gros Islet.
The departure update names the swimmers as Adaya Bourne, Aiyana Bourne, Ashni Mahes, Azaiah Duzon, Caithlyn Challenger, Charlotte Challenger, Colin Bootman, Declan Boyd, Emmbriel Flanders, Gabriel Antunez, Holdson Jean-Fort, Iejaelin Richardson, J'aishaa Jeffers, Jayden Williams, Kian Taroenoredjo, Kjeld van der Meer, Maik Croes, Natalia Mullen, Pelaiah Janssen, Sevastian Williams, Sil Vink, Stella Dordevic, Tavare Green, Victoria Otto and Xanisha Fitzpatrick Aventurin.
Coach Dwight Vermeer and Coach Eline Broere are travelling with the team, along with delegation leaders. The delegation will compete under the St. Maarten flag.
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