Fiji’s Swimming Stars Shine with New National Records

Hansel McCaig, a gold medallist at the Pacific Games, has recently set a new national record in the men’s 100 metres medley. He achieved an impressive time of 57.31 seconds during the World Aquatics Swimming Championships held in Budapest, Hungary, last week. McCaig was part of a trio of Fijian swimmers competing at the event, alongside Marseleima Moss and David Young, who is based in the U.S. Young also made headlines by setting a national record in the men’s 50m butterfly at the championships.

In addition to the athletes’ achievements, Fiji Swimming president Lucy Erasito and Eugene Panuve have presented a comprehensive strategic plan to World Aquatics for the upcoming quadrennial cycle. This initiative comes after nine months of collaboration with the International Federation, which included a mentorship program to help align Fiji Swimming with global priorities.

A workshop was organized with local stakeholders to refine the mission, vision, and values of the national swimming body. Fiji Swimming has successfully completed its obligations to World Aquatics, gaining valuable insights and learning effective planning and collaboration techniques along the way. They also identified common challenges faced by national federations, highlighting that issues transcend size and structure.

Fiji Swimming expressed gratitude to both the previous and current boards for their contributions to shaping the vision for the organization, emphasizing their commitment to prioritizing athletes above all else.

This article highlights a significant achievement for Fiji swimming and showcases the ongoing commitment to enhancing the sport at the national level. The collaborative efforts and strategic planning indicate that Fiji Swimming is on a promising path towards future success and development within the aquatic sports community.

In summary, with McCaig’s record-breaking performance and the strategic planning efforts being implemented, Fiji Swimming appears well-positioned to foster further talent and achievement in the sport.