Fiji Swimming

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🇫🇯 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 . 💕

30/07/2026

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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29/07/2026

Fiji swimmers in action at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Glasgow.
Photo Credit: Wade Brennan
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28/07/2026

Team Fiji swimmer Anahira McCutcheon narrowly missed out on qualifying for the Women's 50 metres freestyle final after finishing 6th with a time of 25

28/07/2026

🇫🇯 GLASGOW 2026 COMMONWEALTH GAMES – DAY 5 SWIMMING 🇫🇯

Day 5 of swimming continued to produce outstanding performances for Team Fiji, highlighted by another sensational swim from Anahira McCutcheon, who once again booked her place in the Women’s 50m Freestyle semifinals while also breaking the Fiji national record. ⭐️⭐️

Adding to Fiji’s success, David Tolu Young earned reserve status for the Men’s 50m Butterfly semifinals, keeping himself in contention after another impressive performance.

🇫🇯 Fiji Swimmers Highlights

🏊‍♀️ Anahira McCutcheon – Women’s 50m Freestyle

10th Overall
Time: 25.45
Qualified for the Semifinals
Another outstanding performance, reaching her second semifinal of the Games while breaking the Fiji national record.

🏊‍♂️ David Tolu Young – Men’s 50m Butterfly

16th Overall
Time: 24.28
Reserve for the Semifinals
Produced a strong swim to earn reserve status

🏊‍♂️ Don Younger – Men’s 200m Breaststroke

16th Overall
Time: 2:39.77
Battled well against a highly competitive field with a determined and impressive performance.

🇫🇯 Mixed 4×100m Medley Relay

Fiji finished 16th overall in 4:17.01, with a determined team performance.

Relay Splits

🏊‍♀️ Anahira McCutcheon (Backstroke): 1:12.14
🏊‍♀️ Kelera Mudunasoko (Breaststroke): 1:14.81
🏊‍♂️ Hansel McCaig (Butterfly): 57.57
🏊‍♂️ David Tolu Young (Freestyle): 52.49

Day 5 Summary

Day 5 is another memorable day for Fiji Swimming. Anahira McCutcheon advanced to yet another Commonwealth Games semifinal while setting a new Fiji national record. David Tolu Young remained in semifinal contention as a reserve in the Men’s 50m Butterfly and anchored the mixed medley relay with the team’s fastest split. Don Younger delivered a determined swim in the 200m Breaststroke, while Kelera Mudunasoko and Hansel McCaig produced strong relay performances. Together Fiji’s swimmers continue to demonstrate their progress, resilience, and competitiveness on the Commonwealth Games stage.
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