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Phillip 4th @ British Summer Swimming C/ships

Elinah Phillip clocked 28.35 seconds in the U16 50m Butterfly Final at the British Summer Swimming Championships on July 27, 2016. Photo: Provided
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands’ swimmer Elinah Phillip began her final tune up for the Rio Olympic Games by competing in the British Summer Swimming Championships in Sheffield, England, on Wednesday July 27, 2016.

Phillip, who is set to be the territory’s youngest participant at the Olympics, as well as the first ever swimmer to represent the Virgin Islands at the Games, finished 4th in the U16 50m Butterfly Final.

The teenager clocked 28.35 seconds at the Ponds Forge International Sports Centre.

Phillip will also compete in the U16 50m Freestyle event, which is slated for today, July 28, 2016.

The first round for Phillip at the Rio Olympic Games will take place on August 12, 2016 with the semi finals taking place later that day. The final for the 50m Freestyle takes place on August 13, 2016.

Phillip will be competing in Rio de Janeiro through a Universality Invitation.

6 Responses to “Phillip 4th @ British Summer Swimming C/ships”

  • Suge (28/07/2016, 09:27) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Great Job young one. Good luck with our other event.
  • guy hill LA'84 (28/07/2016, 09:59) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good job Elinah. Always continue to do your very best. Be safe.
  • Charley Rose (28/07/2016, 12:04) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations to you Miss Phillips on your accomplishment. Do try to make us feel proud at the Olympics in Rio Brazil.
    • GoTeamBVI (28/07/2016, 17:58) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      We should be proud of all our athletes competing at the Olympics no matter the outcome of their race. Participation is not a free for all. Athletes have to hit the qualifying mark for their events to make the cut . . . and it's not easy! Those that attend on a universality invitation are selected by their national federation based on the strength of their regional and international competition performances and results throughout their sporting seasons. Taking part in the Olympics is more than just about winning or breaking records - "The creed, or guiding principle, of the modern Olympic Games is a quote by Baron Pierre de Coubertin: "The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well."
      • truth be told (29/07/2016, 10:33) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
        YOU GUYS NEED TO STOP USING THESE ATHLETES AS YOUR AIRLINE TICKETS.

        YOU ALL NEED TO GIVE THEM THE BEST OPPORTUNITY TO SUCCEED. MANY YEARS AGO T. SCOTT THE 8TH FASTEST WOMAN IN THE WORLD. WHAT DID YOU ALL DO TO HELP TAKE HER TO THE NEXT LEVEL? NOT A D*MN THING!!

        THESE ATHLETES HAVE SHOWN THAT THEY HAVE THE TALENT TO MAKE IT TO THE THESE GAMES WITHOUT ANY REAL SUPPORT FROM YOUR BODY. I WILL LIKE TO SUGGEST THAT YOU ALL BECOME BETTER ADMINISTRATORS, AND GIVE THEM THE SUPPORT SO THAT THEY CAN BE SUCCESSFUL IN THEIR RESPECTIVE SPORTS.


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