Olympian urges Caribbean to enhance swim programmes

Alia Atkinson has called for an enhanced swimming programme for the Caribbean, following her failed campaign in the 200-metre breaststroke.



She recorded a personal best; clocking two minutes 29.3.3 but could not advance from the opening round of the event yesterday.



Atkinson says more clinics and more training trips aboard are needed for Caribbean swimmers to advance and compete at this level.



Atkinson says despite her dominance at competitions in the Caribbean, it took something special to excel at International level.