The Congress of Philippine Aquatics Philippine Aquatics Incorporated swim challenge meet held June 15 and 16 saw excellence results after ten Guam swimmers competed at the University of St. La Salle in Bacolod, Philippines.

Athletes Mia Lee, John Moore IV, and Keana Santos returned to the Bacolod competition and were joined by swimmers Matua Camacho, Tanom Camacho, Skyler Dueñas, Logan Gandaoli, Demi Blu Hurchanik, Nina Lee, and Blake Whitaker.

All Guam swimmers achieved new personal records as they competed against more than 300 athletes from 24 teams representing Bacolod, Talisay City, Dumaguete, Iloilo and various other regions of the Philippines in over 42 individual events and relays at this two-day swim meet.

“Amphibious Aquatics continues to provide opportunities for Guam athletes to train, compete and demonstrate grit, skill and their commitment to the sport,” said Amphibious Aquatics Head Coach, Andy Lee.

“We’re grateful to have been invited back to compete with swimmers from across the Philippines here at the University of St. La Salle. Si Yu’os Ma’åse and Maraming Salamat Po to our hosts, COPA, PAI, Minulu-an Pirates, the Crocs Swim team, Cadiz Whales and all the swim challenge competitors. As always, we give special thanks to our swimmers, their families, and the community for their support,” Lee added.

“We are so excited to welcome our friends from Guam back to Bacolod to compete in this weekend’s swim challenge,” said Coach Cris Bancal, Congress of Philippine Aquatics (CoPA) event organizer. “It’s always a great experience connecting with Guam swimmers, and we look forward to visiting your beautiful island in the future with our Philippine teams,” he said.

Competing athletes showcased exceptional talent and determination throughout the competition, with each travel team member delivering remarkable performances in their respective events.

The team’s hard work and training paid off as they clinched a total of 51 event medals: 21 gold, 12 silver, and 18 bronze medals. In addition to the impressive medal haul, Team Captain Mia Lee also secured the prestigious Most Outstanding Swimmer trophy for her exceptional performance and high point total in the competition.

“We’re incredibly proud of our athletes and their outstanding performance at this international competition,” said President Jennifer C. Camacho, Amphibious Aquatics. “To witness their hard work, dedication, and strong teamwork is inspiring beyond words. The entire travel team showed tremendous grit and shared the Håfa Adai spirit with their competitors and event organizers.”

Led by coaches Andy Lee and Julia Johnson, swimmers 9-16 years old competed in this international swim meet. Guam swimmers were awarded 51 event medals: 21 gold, 12 silver, and 18 bronze medals.

The following swimmers received awards for the most significant improvements in time (PR Smashers): Gold: Demi Blu Hurchanik (-19.6: 200 Freestyle) & Tanom Camacho (-16.2: 200 Freestyle); Silver: Blake Whitaker (-12.4: 200 Freestyle) & Keana Santos (-9.3: 200 Individual Medley); Bronze: Logan Gandaoli (-11.8: 200 Individual Medley) & Nina Lee (-5.53: 100 Breaststroke).

In addition to numerous personal records, the following swimmers placed in various events:

Swimmer	Event	Official Result	Place
Mia Lee	Girls 15-16 Overall Individual Scores – A Division	94 total pts	1st
John Moore IV	Boys 15-16 50m Backstroke - A Division	31.65	2nd
Skyler Dueñas	Boys 11-12 50m Freestyle – A Division	31.93	3rd
Mia Lee	Girls 15-16 50m Butterfly - A Division	29.28	1st
Keana Santos	Girls 15-16 50m Freestyle - A Division	29.30	1st
Mia Lee	Girls 15-16 50m Backstroke - A Division	31.19	1st
Nina Lee	Girls 9-10 50m Freestyle - A Division	36.40	3rd
Mia Lee	Girls 15-16 50m Freestyle - A Division	27.03	1st
John Moore IV	Boys 15-16 100m Breaststroke - A Division	1:17.00	1st
Mia Lee	Girls 15-16 100m Freestyle - A Division	1:00.35	1st
John Moore IV	Boys 15-16 100m Freestyle - A Division	59.13	2nd
Mia Lee	Girls 15-16 200m Individual Medley - A Division	2:34.14	1st
John Moore IV	Boys 15-16 200m Individual Medley - A Division	2:35.00	1st
Mia Lee	Girls 15-16 100m Butterfly - A Division	1:07.56	1st
John Moore IV	Boys 15-16 50m Breaststroke - A Division	33.47	1st
Mia Lee	Girls 15-16 100m Backstroke - A Division	1:09.79	1st
John Moore IV	Boys 15-16 50m Freestyle - A Division	25.68	1st
Mia Lee	Girls 15-16 50m Breaststroke - A Division	36.10	1st
Mia Lee	Girls 15-16 200m Freestyle - A Division	2:20.45	2nd
Mia Lee	Girls 15-16 100m Breaststroke - A Division	1:18.97	2nd
Matua Camacho Tanom Camacho Blake Whitaker Skyler Dueñas	Boys 12 & under 50m Medley Relay	2:52.09	3rd
Matua Camacho	Boys 9-10 100m Breaststroke - B Division	1:52.50	2nd
Logan Gandaoli	Boys 13-14 50m Freestyle - B Division	29.97	2nd
Keana Santos	Girls 15-16 100m Freestyle - B Division	1:06.94	1st
Matua Camacho	Boys 9-10 50m Breaststroke - B Division	51.50	3rd
Logan Gandaoli	Boys 13-14 50m Butterfly - B Division	35.53	2nd
John Moore IV	Boys 15-16 100m Backstroke - B Division	1:11.85	1st
Nina Lee	Girls 9-10 100m Breaststroke - B Division	1:50.07	1st
Keana Santos	Girls 15-16 50m Breaststroke - B Division	39.72	1st
Logan Gandaoli	Boys 13-14 100m Breaststroke - B Division	1:23.40	2nd
Nina Lee	Girls 9-10 50m Breaststroke - B Division	50.22	2nd
Skyler Dueñas	Boys 11-12 50m Backstroke – B Division	39.19	3rd
Logan Gandaoli	Boys 13-14 100m Freestyle - B Division	1:07.91	3rd
Keana Santos	Girls 15-16 200m Freestyle - B Division	2:27.68	2nd
Demi Hurchanik	Girls 11-12 100m Breaststroke - B Division	1:37.40	3rd
Nina Lee	Girls 9-10 100m Freestyle - B Division	1:22.28	3