Stingray Swimming Team announces with great pride a historic achievement by its elite athlete, Elisabeth Timmer, who this morning broke the Aruban Record in the 100m freestyle during the prestigious Rotterdam Qualification Meet 2026 in the Netherlands.
Elisabeth registered an outstanding time of 56.68, a result that confirms her continuous progress and her position among the best swimmers Aruba currently has.
A Race of International Level
In such a competitive field that includes athletes from Team Netherlands and other European-level swimmers, Elisabeth demonstrated a balanced and powerful race. With a strong opening 50m of 27.07, she maintained her rhythm to close with safety and confidence, managing to establish a new national record. This achievement is a direct result of discipline, consistency, and a professional focus in her daily training sessions.
Decisive Swim-Off for the A-Final
In addition to her record, Elisabeth will participate tonight in a swim-off against a teammate, which will determine who will qualify for the A-Final. This puts Elisabeth in a strong competitive position, proving that she is not only achieving personal improvement and records, but is also actively competing for the highest positions in the tournament.
An Athlete with the Right Mentality
Despite the magnitude of her achievement, Elisabeth showed humility and focus, expressing that she is very happy with her result, but that the focus now shifts to the next step. This mentality is essential for continuous growth and success in high-performance sports.
Pride for Aruba
Stingray Swimming Team congratulates Elisabeth Timmer on this tremendous and extraordinary achievement. Her international performance is an inspiration and motivation for young swimmers and a reflection of the talent that Aruba has in the swimming world.
With every race, Elisabeth continues to bring Aruba closer to international excellence.
