Support Waldon’s Dream to Compete Globally

The Aquatic Sports Association of Jamaica (ASAJ) has proudly announced that Jamaica will be competing in the 2025 World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships, scheduled for August 19 to 24, 2025, in Otopeni, Romania. This prestigious event will gather elite youth swimmers from all over the world to compete in swimming. To qualify for these Championships, athletes must meet rigorous time standards — and several Jamaican swimmers have done just that.

Among them is Waldon McIntosh, a 2025 Upper-tier graduate of Wolmer’s Boys’ School, where he was a standout member of the Wolmer’s Boys’ School Swim Team, and currently a member of the Aquamarine Ripples Swim Club in Kingston.

Waldon's achievement is truly special—he is the only swimmer on the team who is based and trained right here at Jamaica.

Waldon is seeking financial assistance to make his dream of representing Jamaica at this Championship, a reality. His target is ( 4000 USD) to cover travel, accommodation, and competition expenses. Your generous contributions will help ensure that this exceptional and hardworking young athlete has the opportunity to proudly represent Jamaica at this premier international event.

Waldon’s Swimming Achievements:

Waldon has built an impressive swimming career, marked by consistent improvement and

remarkable performances:

Personal Bests:

• 50m Freestyle – 24.92 seconds

• 50m Butterfly – 26.04 seconds

• 50m Breaststroke – 30.32 seconds

• 100m Butterfly – 57.14 seconds

• 100m Breaststroke – 1:10.89

• 200m Freestyle – 2:05.26

• 200m Individual Medley – 2:22.29

Notable Championships:

• 2025 XXXVIII CARIFTA Championships – Finalist in 2 events – 5th in the 50m Breaststroke and 8th in the 100m butterfly

• 2023 XXXV CCCAN Championships – Finalist in four events, including 6th in the 50m Breaststroke