The Bahamas Dominates CARIFTA Swimming Championships With a Historic Seventh Straight Title

COUVA, Trinidad  – The Bahamas cemented its swimming supremacy in the Caribbean, capturing its seventh consecutive CARIFTA swimming championship here at the National Aquatics Centre Tuesday night.

The Bahamas dominates CARIFTA Swimming Championships with a historic 7th straight title. Photo:@cariftaaquaticstt2025This marks the country’s ninth title in the last 10 editions of the prestigious meet, further solidifying its unmatched legacy in the competition. No other nation or territory in CARIFTA history has ever achieved more than four straight victories.

The Bahamian team dominated both the points standings and the medal count, finishing with an impressive 979 points, well ahead of second-place Jamaica, 795.50 and host country Trinidad and Tobago, 735.

On the medal front, the Bahamas amassed a staggering 74 podium finishes, 27 gold, 23 silver, and 24 bronze, while Trinidad and Tobago trailed in second with 23 golds.

Head Coach Travano McPhee praised his team’s resilience and dedication. “I’m very proud to be a part of this. This team is outstanding. Swimming in the Bahamas has come a long way, and we’re already talking about an eighth straight title. These swimmers had everything in place to succeed, and they delivered.”

Reflecting on the grueling four-day competition, McPhee added that the swimmers went above and beyond to secure the victory. “These kids endured tough training, late nights, early mornings, but they came here and performed. I couldn’t be prouder.”

The Bahamas seized control from the opening day and never looked back, steadily widening its lead before closing out the meet with a dominant final night, earning 18 more medals, 6 gold, 7 silver, and 5 bronze.