Fiji Swimming

Our final Safeguarding Champion for this month's Safe Sport campaign is Jane Wong-Niubalavu, Trainings, Programmes & Games Manager at the Fiji Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee (FASANOC), and the organisation's first Safeguarding Officer.

A dedicated Team Up Safeguarding Champion, Jane completed the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Safeguarding Officer in Sport Certificate in 2025 and continues to advocate for safe, inclusive and supportive sporting environments for children and young people.

Jane's passion for safeguarding reflects a simple but powerful belief: every child should be able to participate in sport feeling safe, valued, included and free to thrive.

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🏊‍♀️ SC GP 1 – A Great Day for Swimming in Fiji! 🏊‍♂️

What a fantastic day of racing, with our clubs coming together to host GP1 Short Course Events in both Nadi and Suva!

🌊 Nadi Baracuda Swim Club proudly hosts SC GP 1 in Nadi, welcoming swimmers and clubs from across the West. Great White Sharks, Mako and Seals are all in attendance, with over 100 swimmers taking part in an exciting day of short-course racing.

🌊 In Suva, The three Swim Clubs Dolphin’s , Tritons and Orca cohosted SC GP1 and welcomes the Suva-based swimming community, with approximately 83 swimmers also taking to the pool.

It has been a great day for our swimming community, and it is fantastic to see our clubs stepping up to host these events and create more opportunities for swimmers to compete.

A huge thank you to the clubs hosting GP1 , officials, coaches, volunteers, parents and supporters who make these events possible.

Approximately 183 swimmers competing across Nadi and Suva — a wonderful day for swimming! 🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️🇫🇯

Congratulations Talei on your great swim performances .
Keep up the fantastic work, and know that your efforts are recognized and appreciated. Can’t wait to see what you accomplish next!❤️💕🤩

🏊‍♀️ Our Final Race at Nationals 2026 💚🤍

The curtain came down on this year's National Championships in Sheffield with Talei taking to the blocks for the 50m Backstroke Final.

After qualifying 9th from the heats, Talei returned to the pool determined to make every stroke count. She produced a fantastic swim, setting a new personal best and moving up the rankings to finish an outstanding 7th in England. 👏

What makes this result even more special is the journey behind it. Over the last two seasons, Talei has shown incredible commitment to her training, embracing every challenge along the way. Her improvement has been remarkable, and that steep performance curve has led her all the way to a National Final.

To step up under the pressure of a national championship, deliver a PB, and improve your placing is a brilliant achievement and the perfect way to round off your season.

Congratulations, Talei! This is so well deserved, and everyone at WDSC is incredibly proud of everything you've achieved. Enjoy the moment—you've earned it! 💚🤍💚🤍

🇫🇯 Team Fiji Swimming – Commonwealth Games 2026

Team Fiji swimmers have concluded their competition at the Commonwealth Games with outstanding performances, personal bests, national records, semi finals and a historic first-ever individual final.

⭐ David “Tolu” Young led the way, making history as the first Fijian swimmer to qualify for a Commonwealth Games individual final, finishing an incredible 6th in the 50m Freestyle. He also delivered strong performances across multiple events and relays, showing world-class consistency.

🔥 Anahira McCutcheon was one of Fiji’s standout athletes, reaching three semifinals and breaking three Fiji national and Open records. She showed exceptional speed and consistency across butterfly and freestyle events, finishing among the top 12–13 swimmers in the Commonwealth.

💪 Samuel Yalimaiwai produced a national record in the 50m Breaststroke and reached the semifinals, confirming his rise on the international stage with strong, composed racing.

🚀 Reuben Taylor delivered a series of personal bests, breaking the 24-second barrier in the 50m freestyle and continuing to improve across all his events, while playing a key role in relay performances.

⚡ Hansel McCaig was a reliable sprint performer, producing solid freestyle times and strong relay splits, contributing greatly to Fiji’s team results.

🏊‍♂️ Don Younger impressed at just 19 years old, achieving a personal best in the 50m breaststroke and showing great potential across all breaststroke events.

🏊‍♀️ Kelera Mudunasoko competed strongly in all breaststroke events and delivered important relay contributions, showing determination and consistency throughout the meet.

🤝 Relay Teams

The relays provides a valuable experience, and these performances will help build an even stronger future for Fiji Swimming.

🇫🇯 Overall Summary
This has been a historic and highly successful competition for Team Fiji Swimming, highlighted by:

• A first-ever Commonwealth Games individual final
• Multiple semifinal appearances
• Several Fiji national records
• Numerous personal bests
• Valuable relay performances and growing depth

Congratulations to the entire Team Fiji Swimming team on an outstanding Commonwealth Games competitions. Your hard work, determination, personal bests, national records, and historic achievements have made Fiji proud. Vinaka to Cheyenne. and Willie 🇫🇯💙🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️Safe Journey home . 💕

Commonwealth Games 2026 – Day 4 & 5 Final Day Summary 🇫🇯🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️

After an outstanding night in the Women’s 50m Freestyle, Anahira McCutcheon delivered another impressive performance on the Commonwealth stage.

🏊‍♀️ Women’s 50m Freestyle

12th overall out of 67 competitors
Heats: 25.45
Semi-Final: 25.53

Congratulations, Anahira, on an exceptional swim .

As competition wrapped up, Fiji had two more events in the pool:

🏊‍♀️ Women’s 200m Breaststroke
Kelera Mudunasoko

14th overall
Time: 2:47.86

It was wonderful to see Kelera representing Fiji in the 200 breaststroke and continuing to excel .

🏊‍♂️ Men’s 4×100m Medley Relay
Team: Reuben Taylor (Backstroke), Samuel Yalimaiwai (Breaststroke), Hansel McCaig (Butterfly), David Young (Freestyle
13th overall
Time: 4:02.77
Relays are the pinnacle of team culture, national pride, and intense tactical pressure.

🇫🇯 Congratulations to the entire Fiji swimming team on their performances .

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