The H2O Lions Swim Club performed superbly at the SVG Gallagher National Swim Championships, held at the Shrewsbury Aquatic Centre from August 27–30, 2026. Swimmers recorded a substantial increase in medal counts across the various age groups and secured an impressive third-place team finish in the highly competitive championship.
Throughout the four days of competition, all swimmers improved their personal best times and many earned podium finishes. Calique Grant secured a third place finish in the male 9–10 age category and Ezron Quashie who swam in the boys 11-12 age category, secured the gold medal in the 800m freestyle, underscoring early skill development among younger swimmers.
The surge in medals and personal best times reflected not only improved speed and technique but also greater race confidence and tactical awareness among the swimmers.
Coaches, Josel Williams and Elise Quashie emphasized that the club’s primary goal remains building each member as a swimmer and as a person. The coaches said, “We set out to develop stronger, smarter, and more confident athletes,”.
“When we focus on individual progress—on perfecting starts, turns, pacing, and mental toughness—the team results follow naturally. This championship showed that our approach is working. We are building a culture where every swimmer improves.”
The H2O Lions Swim Club extends its deepest gratitude to the parents, guardians, supporters, coaches, and well-wishers who continuously invest their time, energy, and resources into the development and success of these young swimmers.
