Swimming
23 SWIMMERS QUALIFY FOR JR. OLYMPICS
Amphibious Aquatics qualifies for 2025 Junior Olympics in Houston
PRESS RELEASE – Exciting news for our community as 23 talented young swimmers from Amphibious Aquatics have qualified to compete at the prestigious 2025 Junior Olympics in Houston, Texas in July. This remarkable achievement highlights the dedication, skill, and perseverance of these young athletes, our coaches, and a supportive community.
“We are incredibly proud of our swimmers’ hard work and determination. Qualifying 23 athletes for the 2025 Junior Olympics is a testament to their commitment and the strength of our team. We look forward to training and competing in Houston, and providing our athletes opportunities for growth as swimmers and individuals,” said Amphibious Aquatics Head Coach Andy Lee.
| Athlete (12 & under) | # of events qualified | Athlete (13 & over) *indicates Team Captain | # of events qualified |
| Maverick Apiag | 7 | Logan Gandaoli | 3 |
| Matua Camacho | 6 | Mia Lee* | 8 |
| Tanom Camacho | 7 | John Moore IV* | 5 |
| Olivia Dierking | 3 | Nanea Price | 5 |
| Tayvia Dierking | 7 | Hyemi Reyes | 4 |
| Raiden Dueñas | 9 | Gabriel Rodriguez | 4 |
| Skyler Dueñas | 5 | Isla Rodriguez | 4 |
| Miles Horton | 2 | Keana Santos | 3 |
| Demi Blu Hurchanik | 7 | Naiatea Wooley | 2 |
| Logan Jun | 7 | Kalista Datu | 2 |
| Nina Lee | 9 | ||
| Ella Pangelinan | 2 | ||
| Naleeyah Thompson | 5 |
“These young athletes have worked tirelessly to reach this level, and we are excited to support them as they prepare for this national competition,” said Amphibious President Jennifer C. Camacho.
Amphibious would also like to recognize the invaluable contributions of team coaches and families, whose guidance, support, and expertise have played a crucial role in the success of these young athletes. Their commitment to nurturing talent and fostering a culture of excellence within the team has been instrumental in shaping these swimmers into the fierce competitors they are today. Amphibious is also supported by ‘24-’25 Season Sponsors: Cars Plus, GTA Teleguam, David Beaver & Associates of Raymond James, Fökai Industries, Pacific Federal Management, Bank of Guam and GUAM SPORTS ACADEMY.
SUPPORT THE ATHLETES
To support these swimmers’ travel, training, and competition expenses, Amphibious is hosting a JO Fundraiser on June 21st at Gudtaym Lounge. Doors open at 6 p.m. Join us for an evening of fun, food, and community spirit as we rally behind our athletes. Donations and sponsorships are also welcome and can be coordinated via email at amphibious.guam@gmail.com
WATCH THE COMPETITION
For ongoing updates, live results, and behind-the-scenes stories from the 2025 Junior Olympic Games follow @Amphibious.training on Instagram and on their website www.amphibiousguam.com Learn more about the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Junior Olympic Games at https://aaujrogames.org .