The Coral Springs Aquatic Complex in Florida was ablaze with black, green, and gold this past weekend as Jamaica’s synchronized swimmers delivered a historic performance at the Worldwide Invitational Artistic Swimming Competition.
Over the three-day event, the Jamaican team captured an extraordinary 43 medals — 24 gold, 13 silver, and 6 bronze — solidifying their rising dominance on the international stage.
The 27-member Jamaican team, energized by the strong support of coaches, parents, and fans, dazzled spectators with their skill, strength, and creativity. Their record-breaking haul firmly established Jamaica as a nation to watch in artistic swimming.
Event highlights included Kendi Paris winning Best Figure in the 9–10 novice category and Janna Nesbeth earning the same honor in the 13-and-over division. The Jamaica United Intermediate Team also captured the prestigious High Point Trophy, awarded to the top team of the meet.
Among the standout performers were Avery and Alexis Miller, who each took home two gold and two silver medals, proving themselves among the elite athletes of the competition.
Team Manager Ronnie Renford celebrated the team’s achievement: “Our vision is to have a Jamaican artistic swimmer compete at the Olympics. This weekend showed that we have the talent and potential to make that dream a reality. Now, we must focus on strengthening the program to take it to the next level,” he said.
Renford also noted the high caliber of this year’s competition, calling it Jamaica’s most rewarding and impressive performance yet. “This is what unity, hard work, and the true Jamaican spirit look like,” he added.
Head Coach Robyn-Ann Chinsang echoed the pride, emphasizing the significance of the athletes’ international exposure. “This was an incredible opportunity for our swimmers. They gained valuable experience and showed that Jamaica is serious about building a respected brand in artistic swimming. Our ultimate goal is to stand proudly on the Olympic podium,” Chinsang said.
Next up, Jamaica sets its sights on even bigger dreams, as two athletes prepare to represent the country later this month at a high-level competition in Colombia — with hopes of another podium finish.
Gold medalists: 24
- Miller / K. Paris – Intermediate 9-10 Duet
- Drysdale / I. Campbell – Novice 9-10 Duet
- Miller / Z. Morgan – Novice 13 and over Duet
- Paris – Novice 9-10 Figures
- Nesbeth – Novice 13 and Over Figures
- Miller – Intermediate 9-10 Solo
- Cadogan, L. Campbell, R. Ching Sang, I. Dacres, A. Kelly, N. Rainford, J. Thomas, and J. Doman – Intermediate 13-15 Team
- Miller / Z. Morgan / J. Nesbeth – Novice 13 and Over Trio
- Campbell, B. Drysdale, T. East, and A. Hammond – Novice 11-12 Team
Silver medalists: 13
- Nish / P. Downer – Intermediate 11-12 Duet
- Rainford / R. Ching Sang – Intermediate 13-15 Duet
- Miller – Intermediate 9-10 Figures
- Miller – Novice 13 and Over Figures
- Paris – Novice 9-10 Solo
- Hammond – Novice 11-12 Solo
- Nesbeth – Novice 13 and Over Solo
- Hume, V. Kelly, N. Renford, and A. Taylor – Intermediate 11-12 Team
Bronze medalists: 6
- Campbell / J. Thomas – 12 and under Age group Duet
- East – Novice 7-8 Solo
- Cunningham / A. Kelly / N. Savory – Intermediate 13-15 Trio
