Subscribe Login
Jamaica Observer
ePaper
The Edge 105 FM Radio Fyah 105 FM
Jamaica Observer
ePaper
The Edge 105 FM Radio Fyah 105 FM
    • Home
    • News
      • Latest News
      • Cartoon
      • International News
      • Central
      • North & East
      • Western
      • Environment
      • Health
      • #
    • Business
      • Business Bites
      • Social Love
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Basketball
      • Cricket
      • Horse Racing
      • World Champs
      • Commonwealth Games
      • FIFA World Cup 2022
      • Olympics
      • #
    • Entertainment
      • Music
      • Movies
      • Art & Culture
      • Bookends
      • #
    • Lifestyle
      • Page2
      • Food
      • Tuesday Style
      • Food Awards
      • JOL Takes Style Out
      • Design Week JA
      • Black Friday
      • #
    • All Woman
      • Home
      • Relationships
      • Features
      • Fashion
      • Fitness
      • Rights
      • Parenting
      • Advice
      • #
    • Obituaries
    • Classifieds
      • Employment
      • Property
      • Motor Vehicles
      • Place an Ad
      • Obituaries
    • More
      • Games
      • Elections
      • Jobs & Careers
      • Study Centre
      • Jnr Study Centre
      • Letters
      • Columns
      • Advertorial
      • Editorial
      • Supplements
      • Webinars
    • Home
    • News
      • Latest News
      • Cartoon
      • International News
      • Central
      • North & East
      • Western
      • Environment
      • Health
      • #
    • Business
      • Business Bites
      • Social Love
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Basketball
      • Cricket
      • Horse Racing
      • World Champs
      • Commonwealth Games
      • FIFA World Cup 2022
      • Olympics
      • #
    • Entertainment
      • Music
      • Movies
      • Art & Culture
      • Bookends
      • #
    • Lifestyle
      • Page2
      • Food
      • Tuesday Style
      • Food Awards
      • JOL Takes Style Out
      • Design Week JA
      • Black Friday
      • #
    • All Woman
      • Home
      • Relationships
      • Features
      • Fashion
      • Fitness
      • Rights
      • Parenting
      • Advice
      • #
    • Obituaries
    • Classifieds
      • Employment
      • Property
      • Motor Vehicles
      • Place an Ad
      • Obituaries
    • More
      • Games
      • Elections
      • Jobs & Careers
      • Study Centre
      • Jnr Study Centre
      • Letters
      • Columns
      • Advertorial
      • Editorial
      • Supplements
      • Webinars
  • Home
  • News
    • International News
  • Latest
  • Business
    • Business Bites
  • Cartoon
  • Games
  • Food Awards
  • Health
  • Entertainment
    • Bookends
  • Regional
  • Sports
    • Sports
    • World Cup
    • World Champs
    • Olympics
  • All Woman
  • Career & Education
  • Environment
  • Webinars
  • More
    • Football
    • Elections
    • Letters
    • Advertorial
    • Columns
    • Editorial
    • Supplements
  • Epaper
  • Classifieds
  • Design Week
‘Gunning’ all the way
Michael Gunning in butterfly action.
Sports
November 15, 2017

‘Gunning’ all the way

English-based swimmer hunts ‘CommGames’ spot after posting national records

English-based Jamaican Michael Gunning continued his bid for a spot on the team to next year’s Gold Coast Commonwealth Games when he lowered the national records in the both the 200-metre butterfly and freestyle events at the British University and College Sports Short-course Swimming Championships over the weekend.

Gunning, a student at the University of East London, graced the 25-metre pool at the Ponds Forge in Sheffield with some level of determination, and though missing out on the medals, came away with a major achievement.

After qualifying for the final of the 200m freestyle with a time of 1:50.71, Gunning lowered that time to 1:48.28 in the medal event as he just missed out on the podium in fourth place.

With that swim, which was his best placing at the championship, Gunning bettered the previous national record of 1:49.11 set last year by Dominic Walter at the Canadian Inter-university Championships last year.

He now owns the national records in the event at both the short-course and long-course championships. The long course record stands at 1:50.00 established earlier this year at the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary.

Gunning then returned to secure an 11th-place finish in the 200m butterfly, but despite his placing, he still managed to lower another standard previously held by Walter.

His time of 2:05.12, behind a 59.28s 100m split, saw him erasing the four-year-old mark of 2:05.55 set by Walter at the Ontario University Championships in 2013. With that swim, Gunning again earned the accolade of holding the national record double in both short- and long-course formats.

Gunning’s Long-course metre record stands at 1:59.83, also set earlier this year at the British Championships.

The early childhood studies major was elated about the performances as he made reference to his quest for Commonwealth Games qualification.

“I’m over the moon after breaking those records. I’m still in the middle of my hardest cycle yet and to break those records whilst feeling this tired and fatigued, it makes me super excited to see what’s to come,” Gunning said.

Gunning is seeking to be a part of Jamaica’s team to the 2018 Commonwealth Games Team, which should see Commonwealth Games record holder Alia Atkinson leading the way in the pool.

{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
img img
0 Comments · Make a comment

ALSO ON JAMAICA OBSERVER

Jury finds Ticketmaster owner ran illegal monopoly
International News, Latest News
Jury finds Ticketmaster owner ran illegal monopoly
April 15, 2026
NEW YORK, United States (AFP)—A United States (US) jury on Wednesday found that entertainment giant Live Nation wielded monopoly power at its Ticketma...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Devastating floods leave at least 12 dead in northwest Haiti
Latest News, Regional
Devastating floods leave at least 12 dead in northwest Haiti
April 15, 2026
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) – Haitian authorities Wednesday confirmed that at least 12 people have died as flood waters struck the northwest Departmen...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Gov’t contemplates ‘COVID’ style measures amid rising oil prices — Vaz
Latest News, News
Gov’t contemplates ‘COVID’ style measures amid rising oil prices — Vaz
April 15, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — While warning that the Government could possibly examine policies to limit movement as the country faces a significant crisis rega...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Capleton returns to Best of the Best in Miami
Entertainment, Latest News
Capleton returns to Best of the Best in Miami
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
April 15, 2026
The annual Best of the Best Music Festival, which is held in Miami, has announced its lineup for this year’s staging. Scheduled to be held on Sunday, ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Gas prices down $0.25, diesel down $0.25
Latest News
Gas prices down $0.25, diesel down $0.25
April 15, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see a decrease at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, April 16, according to the latest ex-ref...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Lawyer opposes adjournment in murder trial of six cops
Latest News, News
Lawyer opposes adjournment in murder trial of six cops
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 15, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Attorney-at-law Hugh Wildman strongly opposed an application by prosecutor Kathy-Ann Pyke for a judge to grant a short break in th...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Jaii Frais retains Isat Buchanan in shooting case; makes first court appearance
Latest News, News
Jaii Frais retains Isat Buchanan in shooting case; makes first court appearance
April 15, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Popular podcaster Jhaedee “Jaii Frais” Richards has retained attorney-at-law Isat Buchanan after an incident that left him and two...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer", "breaking-news":"Push Notifications"}
Woman among five charged in chopping death of Manchester man
Latest News, News
Woman among five charged in chopping death of Manchester man
April 15, 2026
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A woman is among five people charged in connection to the murder of 31-year-old Otis Moore, an electrician of West Road, Cobbla,...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
❮ ❯

Polls

HOUSE RULES

  1. We welcome reader comments on the top stories of the day. Some comments may be republished on the website or in the newspaper; email addresses will not be published.
  2. Please understand that comments are moderated and it is not always possible to publish all that have been submitted. We will, however, try to publish comments that are representative of all received.
  3. We ask that comments are civil and free of libellous or hateful material. Also please stick to the topic under discussion.
  4. Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read.
  5. Please don't use the comments to advertise. However, our advertising department can be more than accommodating if emailed: advertising@jamaicaobserver.com.
  6. If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email: community@jamaicaobserver.com.
  7. Lastly, read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy

Recent Posts

Archives

Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Tweets

Polls

Recent Posts

Archives

Logo Jamaica Observer
Breaking news from the premier Jamaican newspaper, the Jamaica Observer. Follow Jamaican news online for free and stay informed on what's happening in the Caribbean
Featured Tags
  • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Health
  • Auto
  • Business
  • Letters
  • Page2
  • Football
Categories
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Page2
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Page2
Ads
img
Jamaica Observer, © All Rights Reserved
  • Home
  • Contact Us
  • RSS Feeds
  • Feedback
  • Privacy Policy
  • Editorial Code of Conduct