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Ousman Jobe breaks two National Records at Championnat Région Sud in France

Competing against top-level swimmers in the region, Ousman delivered standout performances on both competition days. On Saturday, 5 July, he set a new national record in the 50m Butterfly, clocking 28.22 seconds and breaking a 12-year-old record. The following day, Sunday, 6 July, he followed up with another national record in the 50m Freestyle, finishing in 26.70 seconds.

Ousman Jobe Sets New Personal Best at Giant Paris 2025

Competing in the 50m Butterfly, Ousman recorded a new personal best with a time of 28.77 seconds. This achievement adds to Ousman’s growing list of strong international performances and reflects his continued development and consistency as one of The Gambia’s leading swimmers.

Russian Cultural and Sports Delegation Visits The Gambia to Foster International Sports Cooperation

In a landmark event that highlights the strengthening of international sports and cultural relations, the Republic of The Gambia welcomed a high-profile Russian delegation led by the Foundation Adansonia (a Russian institution devoted to sports, education, and international cooperation). The visit was facilitated under the auspices of the Honorary Consulate of the Russian Federation in The Gambia, headed by Hon. Lamin Manga.

Anti-Doping Education, Management & Sports Governance Training

On 28 December 2024, the Gambia Swimming & Aquatic Sports Association (GSASA) conducted a comprehensive training session on "Anti-Doping Education, Management, and Sports Governance." The event brought together key stakeholders, experts, and sports enthusiasts to address critical aspects of sports integrity, effective management, and transparent governance.

Aminata Nia-Maria Barrow sets National Record at Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Competing on the world’s biggest stage, Aminata delivered an exceptional performance in the 50m Breaststroke, setting a new national record with a time of 34.58 seconds. Her remarkable swim marks a significant milestone in Gambian swimming history and underscores her status as one of the country’s top elite athletes. Competing among the best in the world, Aminata’s performance reflects years of dedication, hard work, and the growing strength of aquatics in The Gambia.

Gambian swimmers excel at 16th Africa Aquatics Swimming Championships in Angola

Aminata Nia-Maria Barrow delivered one of the standout performances of the championships by setting a new national record in the 200m Individual Medley with a time of 2:25.67 minutes. Her exceptional swim highlights her versatility and determination, and marks another important milestone for women’s swimming in The Gambia.

Ousman Jobe shines at Thailand Age Group Swimming Championships 2024

From April 6th to 11th, 2024, Ousman Jobe, one of Gambia’s rising stars in the pool, participated in the Thailand Age Group Swimming Championships 2024. Competing against top young swimmers from around the world, Ousman delivered an exceptional performance that reflects his growing talent and dedication. He set two new national records during the meet

Athlete Ousman Jobe sets two national records at the PTT Thailand Swimming Championships

Athlete Ousman Jobe, who currently trains at the Thanyapura Training Center in Thailand, recently participated in the PTT Thailand Swimming Championships (25m pool) organised by Swim Meets Thailand and held from 21 to 24 December 2023. He participated in 6 events: 50m freestyle, 100m freestyle, 50m butterfly, 100m butterfly, 50m breaststroke and 100m individual medley (IM). 

Six GSASA officials completed a three-day World Aquatics Swimming Development L1 Webinar for Technical Officials

Six Gambia Swimming & Aquatic Sports Association officials completed a level one three-day World Aquatics Swimming Development Webinar for Technical Officials. The webinar was held from the 18th – 20th September 2023. The purpose of the course was to achieve the following objectives: enlarge the number of swimming officials and enhance the quality of the existing ones.

Day 6 - World Aquatics Swimming Championships 2023

On Day 6, which is the final day in the Championships for The Gambia, Ousman Jobe competed in his last event, the men's 50m freestyle. Participating in his first-ever World Swimming Championships, Ousman achieved a timing of 28.47 in the men's 50m freestyle.

Day 5 - World Aquatics Swimming Championships 2023

First-ever appearance at a World Championship, first-ever female Gambian swimmer to compete in a women's 200m breaststroke, setting a new personal best and of course a national record in the women's 200m breaststroke. Who else would it be if not the one and only Aminata Nia-Maria Barrow (fondly called Amie Barrow).

Day 2 - World Aquatics Swimming Championships 2023

Aminata Nia-Maria Barrow (aka Amie Barrow) today, 24 July 2023, competed in the women's 100m breaststroke. Being the first Gambian female swimmer to ever compete in the women's 100m breaststroke, Amie achieved an outstanding timing of 1:14.32.

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