Troy Nisbett (born 6 January 2009) is a Nevisian swimmer. He was the first swimmer to represent Saint Kitts and Nevis at the Olympic Games, competing at the 2024 Summer Olympics, and is Saint Kitts and Nevis' youngest ever Olympian. He has also competed at the World Aquatics Championships and twice at the CARIFTA Aquatics Championships.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Nevisian |
| Born | 6 January 2009 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Freestyle |
Career
editTroy Nisbett was born on 6 January 2009.[1]
Nisbett competed in the 50 m freestyle and 100 m freestyle events at the 2024 World Aquatics Championships, in which he swam times of 29.23 and 1:05.84, respectively.[2][3][4] After the event, the Department of Nevis introduced him officially, saying "one thing that always stands out is the impact of first steps [...] introducing ambassador Troy Nisbett".[5] The following month, Nisbett competed at the 2024 CARIFTA Aquatics Championships in The Bahamas.[6][7]
At 15 years old, Nisbett became the first swimmer to represent Saint Kitts and Nevis at the Olympic Games,[8] by qualifying for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, through universality.[7] He competed in the 50 m freestyle, in which he finished 69th out of 73 swimmers in the event with a time of 28.71.[9] This performance also made him Nevis' third Olympian and the youngest ever Olympian to represent Saint Kitts and Nevis.[4] Nisbett also competed at the 2025 CARIFTA Aquatics Championships.[10]
Training
editNisbett has been coached by James Weekes since he was 6 years old, and Weekes accompanied Nisbett at his Olympic debut.[5][6] Nisbett trains in the ocean surrounding his home island of Nevis, which Weekes says is a slightly disadvantageous training environment due to the waves, currents, and the salt water being more buoyant than the fresh water in swimming pools.[8][6]
References
edit- ↑ "Troy Nisbett". World Aquatics. Archived from the original on 7 February 2024. Retrieved 4 June 2026.
- ↑ "Heats Results" (PDF). Omega Timing. 16 February 2024. Archived (PDF) from the original on 16 February 2024. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ↑ "Heats Results" (PDF). Omega Timing. 14 February 2024. Archived (PDF) from the original on 14 February 2024. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- 1 2 "Troy Nisbett, 15, Set to Become Youngest Ever SKN Olympian". sknpulse.com. 13 July 2024. Archived from the original on 11 August 2024. Retrieved 4 June 2026.
- 1 2 Morris, Anthony (17 February 2024). "Premier Brantley Congratulates Swimmer Troy Nisbett for Impressive Performance in Qatar". SKN News. Archived from the original on 19 February 2024. Retrieved 4 June 2026.
- 1 2 3 Walker, Monika (30 July 2024). "Troy Nisbett Becomes 1st Swimmer from St. Kitts and Nevis to Compete at Olympics". WIC News. Archived from the original on 14 November 2025. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
- 1 2 Campbell, Amara (13 July 2024). "St. Kitts and Nevis Announces Final List of Players for Paris Olympics 2024". Associates Times. Archived from the original on 14 November 2025. Retrieved 4 June 2026.
- 1 2 "From the Ocean to the Pool: Troy Nisbett Ready to Make Mark in Paris". NevisPages.com. 16 July 2024. Archived from the original on 17 July 2024. Retrieved 4 June 2026.
- ↑ "Results" (PDF). olympics.com. International Olympic Committee. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 August 2024. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
- ↑ "Two Athletes to Compete at the 2025 CARIFTA Aquatic Championships". St. Kitts Nevis Aquatics Federation. Archived from the original on 4 June 2026. Retrieved 4 June 2026.