The road to Barranquilla 2027 is officially underway, with Colombia set to welcome the continent’s top aquatic athletes for a major championship across all seven disciplines. The event will mark an exciting milestone for the Americas, including the historic addition of High Diving and Water Polo 4×4 to the program.
The PAQ Open Water Swimming Series heads to the Cayman Islands for Stop 3, set against the clear waters of Seven Mile Beach. The 10K event gives swimmers the opportunity to earn points toward the PAQ OW Series ranking, move closer to the overall prize, and add points to the World Aquatics Open Water Swimming ranking.
IDENTITY, LEADERSHIP AND INCLUSION IN AQUATICS
This episode of Underwater Chats brings together athlete voices and academic insight to explore representation, leadership, and emotional intelligence in aquatics. Featuring Valerie Gruest (GUA, SW), Alia Atkinson (JAM, SW), Bill May (USA, AS), Yona Knight-Wisdom (JAM, DV), and Dr. Fadil Çitaku, Professor of Leadership and Emotional Intelligence at the Academy of Leadership Sciences Switzerland, the conversation covers athlete ownership, resilience, safe coaching environments, and mentorship for the next generation of leaders.
