Swimming Performance of the Virgin Islands
The Virgin Islands demonstrated their presence in the pool by qualifying three dedicated athletes—two men and one woman—to compete across a diverse range of swimming disciplines. From explosive sprints to grueling individual medleys, these swimmers represented their territory on the international stage.
Key Facts
- Three athletes represented the Virgin Islands.
- Maximillian Wilson and Natalia Kuipers both successfully advanced to non-medal finals.
- The competition spanned multiple styles, including freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly, and individual medley.
- Maximillian Wilson achieved a rank of 15th in the 100 m backstroke final.
Men's Competition Results
The men's team consisted of Adriel Sanes and Maximillian Wilson, who competed in a wide array of events to test their versatility and speed.
Adriel Sanes
Adriel Sanes competed in four different events. While he showed strong effort in the 50 m freestyle, 100 m breaststroke, 200 m breaststroke, and 100 m butterfly, he did not advance to the final rounds in any of these categories.
Maximillian Wilson
Maximillian Wilson delivered standout performances, particularly in the backstroke events. He qualified for the non-medal finals (indicated by a 'q') in both the 100 m and 200 m backstroke. In the 100 m backstroke, he secured a final rank of 15th with a time of 57.14 seconds. He also competed in the 200 m individual medley—a race combining all four swimming strokes—but did not advance. He was listed as DNS (Did Not Start) for the 400 m individual medley.
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Women's Competition Results
Representing the women's side was Natalia Kuipers, who focused primarily on freestyle events, which emphasize speed and endurance over long distances.
Kuipers competed in the 100 m and 200 m freestyle without advancing. However, she excelled in the 400 m freestyle, qualifying for the non-medal final and ultimately finishing 16th with a time of 4:37.29. She was listed as DNS for the 800 m freestyle event.
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Performance Summary Table
| Athlete | Event | Heat Rank | Final Rank | Final Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adriel Sanes | 50 m freestyle | 31 | N/A | N/A |
| Adriel Sanes | 100 m breaststroke | 23 | N/A | N/A |
| Adriel Sanes | 200 m breaststroke | 21 | N/A | N/A |
| Adriel Sanes | 100 m butterfly | 29 | N/A | N/A |
| Maximillian Wilson | 100 m backstroke | 16 q | 15 | 57.14 |
| Maximillian Wilson | 200 m backstroke | 16 q | 16 | 2:10.67 |
| Maximillian Wilson | 200 m individual medley | 17 | N/A | N/A |
| Natalia Kuipers | 100 m freestyle | 36 | N/A | N/A |
| Natalia Kuipers | 200 m freestyle | 23 | N/A | N/A |
| Natalia Kuipers | 400 m freestyle | 16 q | 16 | 4:37.29 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many swimmers did the Virgin Islands qualify?
The Virgin Islands qualified a total of three swimmers: two men and one woman.
Which athletes reached the final rounds?
Maximillian Wilson (100 m and 200 m backstroke) and Natalia Kuipers (400 m freestyle) both qualified for non-medal finals.
What does 'DNS' mean in the results?
DNS stands for "Did Not Start," meaning the athlete was scheduled for the event but did not compete.
What was Maximillian Wilson's best final ranking?
Maximillian Wilson's highest final ranking was 15th place in the 100 m backstroke.
In which events did Adriel Sanes compete?
Adriel Sanes competed in the 50 m freestyle, 100 m breaststroke, 200 m breaststroke, and 100 m butterfly.