Day 1 Wrap of the Trinbago 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games
Kiwi swimmer Amelia Bray has won New Zealand’s first medal at the Trinbago 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games, claiming silver in the 50m Butterfly.
The Auckland swimmer placed second in her heat to qualify for the final in a time of 27.42. Bray then slashed almost half a second off her heat time, clocking a rapid 27.00s in the final to win silver.
“My nerves were definitely there ahead of the final,” said Bray.
“Once I got on block I felt good and then when I touched that wall and saw my time I felt very proud and accomplished.”
South Africa’s Jessica Thompson won gold in 26.84s, with Australia’s Mikayla Bird third in 27.07s.
“I’m really happy to win a medal for New Zealand and I hope that sets the tone for all the amazing performances coming up this week.”
Bray attended the Opening Ceremony on Friday evening and says she’s having a brilliant time at the Games.
“The vibe has been amazing, it’s such a cool experience, definitely once in a lifetime and I’m so grateful to be here with this team.”
Bray’s teammates Hannah Adbou, Kevin Zhang and Larn Hamblyn-Ough also made finals on day one of the swimming competition at Trinbago. Abdou placed sixth in the 200m Freestyle finals in 2:06.50s. In the men’s division of the same event Zhang placed 5th in 1:51.83s.
New Zealand Team Flagbearer Hamblyn-Ough placed sixth in the gruelling 1500m Freestyle in a time of 16:00.49s.
The full New Zealand Team schedule and results are available here.
Bray is back in pool tomorrow for the Women's 100m Freestyle.
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The New Zealand Swimming Team for Trinbago 2023:
Hanna Abdou (Wharenui - Christchurch, 16)
Women's 200m Freestyle
Women’s 400m Freestyle
Women's 800m Freestyle
Mixed 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay
Danielle Asiata (Howick Pakuranga - Auckland, 16)
Women’s 200m Individual Medley
Women's 400m Individual Medley
Women's 200 Freestyle
Mixed 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay
Amelia Bray (TBSS Central City - Auckland, 16)
Women’s 50m Butterfly
Women's 100m Butterfly
Women's 50m Freestyle
Women's 100m Freestyle
Mixed 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay
Mixed 4 x 100m Medley Relay
Caleb Carlisle (Napier Aquahawks - Napier, 17)
Men’s 50m Breaststroke
Men's 50m Butterfly
Men's 100m Butterfly
Mixed 4 x 100m Medley Relay
Hope Chmiel (Vikings - Christchurch, 17)
Women’s 200m Backstroke
Women's 200m Individual Medley
Mixed 4 x 100m Medley Relay
Jasper Cornish (Coast - Auckland, 16)
Men’s 50m Freestyle
Men’s 50m Backstroke
Men's 100m Backstroke
Larn Hamblyn-Ough (Coast - Auckland, 17)
Men’s 200m Butterfly
Men's 400m Freestyle
Men’s 1500m Freestyle
Mixed 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay
Harrison Klouwens (TBSS Central City - Auckland, 17)
Men’s 50m Freestyle
Men's 100m Freestyle
Mixed 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay
Charlotte Parmenter (Jasi - Christchurch, 15)
Women’s 50m Freestyle
Women's 100m Freestyle
Women's 100m Backstroke
Women's 50m Butterfly
Mixed 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay
Kevin Zhang (Roskill - Auckland, 16)
Men’s 100m Freestyle
Men’s 200m Freestyle
Men’s 100m Breaststroke
Men’s 200m Individual Medley
Mixed 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay
Mixed 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay
Mixed 4 x 100m Medley Relay
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