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By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Belizean swimmer Davia Richardson capped off a remarkable year with a dominant showing at the ASATT Invitational Age Group Swimming Championship 2025, hosted by the Aquatics Sports Association of Trinidad & Tobago from December 11–14 at the National Aquatic Centre in Balmain, Couva.
The regional championships attracted approximately 500 athletes from 55 clubs across the Caribbean and the United States, competing across different age brackets. Both the National Sports Council of Belize (NSC) and the Belize Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association BOCGA), reported that Richardson finished as the overall champion in the Girls 15 & Over division, amassing the highest total points (60) across her events. Her medal tally was outstanding: four gold, two silver, and one bronze.
She struck gold in the 200m Freestyle, 400m Freestyle, 50m Breaststroke, and 100m Breaststroke, silver in the 50m Butterfly and 100m Butterfly, and bronze in the 100m Freestyle.
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The NSCA and BOCGA congratulated Richardson for her achievement, praising her dedication and excellence in representing Belize on the regional stage.
“Congratulations, Davia — we look forward to your continued growth and success in the pool and beyond,” the NSC said in its statement.
“Outstanding Performance by Davia!” BOCGA said.
“An incredible display of versatility and consistency in the pool. Congratulations, Davia — you continue to make Belize proud!”
Building on Guatemala Success
Richardson’s triumph in Trinidad & Tobago builds on her strong performance at the XII Juegos Centroamericanos Guatemala 2025, where she competed in an open field against all age brackets. Facing seasoned swimmers from across Central America, she advanced to the women’s 400m freestyle final and placed fifth overall with a time of 4:45.86 — a seven‑second improvement from her qualifying swim.
Her finish placed her ahead of two Honduran swimmers and a Nicaraguan competitor, underscoring her ability to compete at the highest level. Costa Rica’s Nicole Centeno won gold, El Salvador’s Adriana Valle took silver, and Costa Rica’s Yuliana Ortiz claimed bronze, while Guatemalan swimmer Yanci Vanegas edged Richardson for fourth.
A Rising Star for Belize
With four golds, two silvers, and a bronze in Trinidad & Tobago, plus her breakthrough in Guatemala, Richardson has firmly established herself as one of Belize’s brightest sporting talents.
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Davia Richardson: Photo Credit: By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Belizean swimmer Davia Richardson capped off a remarkable year with a dominant showing at the ASATT Invitational Age Group Swimming Championship 2025, hosted by the Aquatics Sports Association of Trinidad & Tobago from December 11–14 at the National Aquatic Centre in Balmain, Couva. The regional championships attracted
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