Swim Team from St. Vincent wins over 15 medals in Barbados Long Course Championships

By Admin. Updated 8:55 p.m., Tuesday, March 04, 2025, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).

St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ Black Sands Swim Squad (BSSS) won a number of medals in the just concluded Barbados Long Course Championships.

The standout performers were siblings Abigail and Kione Deshong, who together claimed an impressive 15 medals.

Abigail captured 7 golds and 1 silver, while Kione earned 5 golds, 1 silver, and 1 bronze.

Additional medalists from BSSS included: Matthew Ballah with 2 golds and 3 silvers, Brandon George with 1 gold, 2 silvers, and 1 bronze, Eltonique Leonard with 1 silver and Zariel Nelson with 1 bronze.

Matthew Ballah also sat a new SVG National record in the Boys’ 16-17 age group for the 50-meter backstroke, clocking an impressive 27.97 seconds.

Though Seth Byron competed valiantly, he was unable to secure a medal at this year’s competition.

Black Sands Swim Squad was sponsored by Tus-T Water.