By BVI Swim Federation
Phillip sisters, Elinah (L) and Amarah will be representing the VI in the 2015 Carifta Swimming Championships, April 4-7 in Barbados. Photo: Provided
Youth Olympian, Amarah Phillip will be joined by her sister and fellow Commonwealth Games, World Short Course Championships participant, Elinah Phillip, as part of team BVI at the 2015 CARIFTA Swimming Championships.
The two member team will travel to Barbados for the 30th edition of the event which is held under the auspices of the Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC), and takes place April 4 – 7 at the Barbados Aquatic Centre.
Elinah Philip, in the Girl 13 – 14 age group, is a multiple CARIFTA medalist and record holder; she will be looking to return to the podium in this year’s championship.
Elinah’s older sister, Amarah, is a butterfly specialist and is in the second year of the 15-17 age group. After a solid performance in the 15-17 age group last year she, too, is hoping to stand on the podium at the championships in 2015.
The CARIFTA Team travelling to Barbados will include President of the BVISF, Elsworth Phillip, as delegation head and National Coach, Coach Kevin Pickard, Team Manager/Chaperone, and BVISF General Secretary, Tracy Bradshaw.
