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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.

Mon 24 Jul 2023

Personal Best for Pap D. Jonga in the men's 50m Butterfly

Pap D. Jonga, yesterday the 23rd of July 2023, competed in the men's 50m Butterfly at the ongoing World Aquatics Championships and recorded a timing of 29.78.

Mon 24 Jul 2023

Mr. Yorro Njie, Secretary General of Gambia Swimming Association, officiates at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships

Yorro Njie, secretary general of The Gambia Swimming and Aquatic Sports Association and the GNOC, is currently participating in the 2023 World Aquatics Championships, the 20th edition from 14 to 30 July 2023 in Fukuoka, Japan, as one of only three African referees or International Technical Officers (ITO) selected to officiate at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka.

Sun 23 Jul 2023

Appreciation to Dr. Arvinen, the Gambian community in Wisconsin (USA), Speedo Midwest (USA), and some stores in Wisconsin

Dr. Monna Arvinen-Barrow, mother of our athlete Aminata Nia-Maria Barrow, with the support of Speedo Midwest, Gambians from Wisconsin (USA), and discounts at local Wisconsin swimwear stores, secured the following for the Gambian delegate in Fukuoka, Japan: t-shirts, jackets, pants, swimwear, goggles, and bags.

Sat 22 Jul 2023

World Aquatics Championships 2023, 14 – 30 July 2023

Three Gambian swimmers will represent The Gambia at this year's World Aquatics Championships 2023 in Fukuoka, Japan. This is the first time since the inception of the association that more than one athlete will represent the nation at the World Aquatics Championships (formerly FINA World Championships). This will also be the first time since the inception of the association that a female athlete will participate in the Championships.

Mon 10 Jul 2023