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Taylor Wins Bronze In The 100M Free

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Lamar Taylor wins bronze with a national record, Jonquel Jones leads Liberty to victory, and BD Global Sports donates AEDs for athlete safety.

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8 months ago

August 13, 2025

10th Year Seniors

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Lamar Taylor continues to rewrite Bahamian swimming history as the fastest freestyler we’ve ever seen.

Taylor added a bronze medal in the 100m freestyle at the Junior Pan American Games in Paraguay, clocking 48.51 seconds, a new national record.

He is the only Bahamian to go under the 50-second mark in the event and also holds the national record in the 50m freestyle.

Also competing in the 100m freestyle, Marvin Johnson swam 50.99 seconds in the heats and finished sixth in the ‘B’ final with 51.14 seconds.

In the women’s race, Zoe Williamson set a personal best of 58.83 seconds to finish fifth in the ‘B’ final (17th overall), while Elyse Wood finished 19th overall in 59.63 seconds.

In the 200m breaststroke, Emmanuel Gadson placed eighth in the ‘A’ final with 2:19.62, and Nigel Forbes finished eighth in the men’s 100m backstroke ‘B’ final in 59.73 seconds.

The mixed 4x100m medley relay team, Forbes (backstroke), Gadson (breaststroke), Wood (butterfly), and Williamson (freestyle), finished 12th overall in 4:08.51.

In archery, Leron Rolle earned a spot at the World Archery Youth Championships, August 17–24 in Winnipeg, Canada.

Jones’ Double-Double Powers Liberty Win

A dominant performance from Finals MVP Jonquel Jones helped the New York Liberty defeat the LA Sparks 105–97 on the road. Jones recorded 21 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 blocks, her ninth double-double of the season in just 20 games.

Returning from an eight-game absence due to an ankle injury, Jones has averaged 16.7 points, 8.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.1 blocks, shooting 45.2% from the field and 40% from three-point range.

The Liberty continue their road trip tonight in Las Vegas before heading to Minnesota on August 16.

BD Global Sports Donates AEDs to MYSC

While hosting the Baha Mar Hoops Summer League last week, BD Global Sports partnered with the Bahamas Basketball Federation to donate two automated external defibrillators to the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Culture.

The move strengthens health and safety measures for athletes and fans at sporting events nationwide. BD Global Sports, known for major basketball and golf events, also refurbished a court in Abaco and hosted a kids’ clinic during the 2025 Baha Mar Hoops Summer League.