Jessica Humphrey — swimmer who set national records in 50m freestyle and 50m butterfly at Commonwealth Games and national championships.
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Informanté
Jessica Humphrey set new Namibia Open and 17–18 age-group records in women's 50m butterfly
“Jessica Humphrey set new Namibia Open and 17–18 age-group records in the women's 50m butterfly with a time of 27.97 seconds.”
Team Namibia records victories and milestones at Glasgow Commonwealth GamesInformanté
Jessica Humphrey won Heat 3 of women's 50m butterfly
“Jessica Humphrey won Heat 3 of the women's 50m butterfly and finished 20th overall.”
Team Namibia begins Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign with opening ceremony and early victoriesNew Era
Swimmer Jessica Humphrey said the team has completed extensive training and is ready to represent in Glasgow
“Swimmer Jessica Humphrey said the team has completed an extensive training programme ahead of the competition and is ready to represent in Glasgow.”
Team Namibia set for Commonwealth GamesThe Namibian
Jessica Humphrey broke the 50m freestyle open record with 26.55
“Jessica Humphrey of Aqua Swimming & Fitness Club stole the show, breaking the 50m freestyle open record with a time of 26,55, as well as three 17-18 age group records in the 50m freestyle, 100m freestyle and 400m freestyle events.”
Cold weather, hot results at Short Course Gala 2The Namibian
Jessica Humphrey reached two A finals at SA National Aquatic Senior Championships 2026
“Humphrey (17) reached two A finals, while also setting some personal best times.”
Swimmers impress at SA NationalsThe Namibian
Jessica Humphrey was crowned senior victrix ludorum champion
“Durand of Dolphins and Humphrey of Aqua Swimming and Fitness Club were crowned the senior victor and victrix ludorum champions.”
Durand, Humphrey top senior swimmersNew Era
Jessica Humphrey described Long Course Championships as stepping stone toward bigger competitions
“Jessica Humphrey of Aqua Swimming and Fitness Club described the Long Course Championships as a stepping stone toward bigger competitions later in the year, helping her evaluate her current times and identify areas for improvement.”
Swimmers set new records at Long Course champsThe Namibian
Jessica Humphrey won senior victrix ludorum trophy with 3,931 points
“Durand won the senior victor ludorum trophy with 4 025 points, followed by Nico Esslinger of Dolphins with 3 381 and Luke Beukes of Aqua with 3 304 points, while Humphrey won the senior victrix ludorum trophy with 3 931 points, followed by Molly Smalley of Dolphins with 3 583 and Roselinde Matyayi of Aqua with 3 279 points.”
Durand, Humphrey star at Swimming NationalsThe Namibian
Jessica Humphrey broke 50m backstroke record with 29.95 seconds
“Humphrey set a new 50m backstroke record of 29,95 seconds to break Zanre Oberholzer's 10-year-old record of 30,09 seconds.”
Durand, Humphrey star at Swimming NationalsTeam Namibia achieved success across multiple sports at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with boxer Phillip Hoaseb winning his opening bout by unanimous decision, swimmer Jessica Humphrey setting national records in the women's 50m butterfly (27.97 seconds), and the women's bowls team defeating Malta in a tie-break and South Africa.
25 July 2026 · Informanté →
Team Namibia achieved success across multiple sports at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with boxer Phillip Hoaseb winning his opening bout by unanimous decision, swimmer Jessica Humphrey setting national records in the women's 50m butterfly (27.97 seconds), and the women's bowls team defeating Malta in a tie-break and South Africa.
25 July 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's 23-athlete delegation marched in the opening ceremony before competing across five sporting codes on the first day. Athletes recorded early results in bowls and swimming, including Waylon Wentzel's debut victory in men's singles bowls and several heats contested by Namibian swimmers.
24 July 2026 · Informanté →
National swimming coach Jean-Michael Leitner says the Namibian swimmers selected for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games have earned their places through hard work and consistent results, and believes they are capable of reaching finals and competing for medals if they deliver their best performances.
22 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Commonwealth Games team received the national flag from President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at an official ceremony ahead of the Games scheduled for 23 July to 2 August in Glasgow, Scotland. NNOC president Ndeulipula Hamutumwa praised the athletes' commitment and thanked the government's support for sport, while Chef de Mission Joseph Amakali emphasised the team's focus on discipline, professionalism, and representing the nation with integrity.
16 July 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's swimmers delivered record-breaking performances at the second Short Course Gala on 19–20 June 2026, with Jessica Humphrey breaking the 50m freestyle open record and three age-group records, and other swimmers setting records across various events.
25 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Jessica Humphrey, Keila de Oliveira and Luke Beukes represented Namibia at the South African National Aquatic Senior Championships in Gqeberha in April, reaching multiple finals and setting personal bests and national records. De Oliveira won a silver medal in the 100m backstroke and a bronze medal in the 50m butterfly.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Oliver Durand and Jessica Humphrey were crowned senior victor and victrix ludorum champions at the Bank Windhoek National Swimming Championships in Windhoek. Nine new national records and one Nasfed record were set during the five-day competition, with Dolphins winning the club championship.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Bank Windhoek/NASFED Long Course Swimming Championships concluded in Windhoek, with 230 top swimmers from across the country competing and breaking several national records including in freestyle relays and individual events. According to NASFED vice president David Nell, the five-day event was a success marked by improved times and athlete dedication.
23 February 2026 · New Era →
Patrick Durand of Dolphins Swimming Club set a new record at Bank Windhoek Long Course Gala 3, winning the boys 12 and under 800m freestyle in 10:18.09, breaking the 12-year-old record by more than 10 seconds. Several other swimmers came close to breaking records across various age categories.
26 January 2026 · The Namibian →