Madison Bergh — 17-year-old Namibian junior swimmer competing in freestyle and open water events, selected for World Aquatics Junior Championships.
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The Namibian
Madison Bergh is competing at World Aquatics Junior Open Water Swimming Championships in Argentina
“Four of Namibia's top junior swimmers leave for Sante Fe, Argentina on Thursday to compete at the World Aquatics Junior Open Water Swimming Championships.”
Young swimmers to take on world’s bestNew Era
Madison Bergh has set an ambitious target of finishing inside the top 20
“Having gained valuable experience from her previous international appearances, Bergh has set herself an ambitious target of finishing inside the top 20.”
Junior swimmers set for championshipsThe Namibian
Madison Bergh broke three records at Short Course Gala 4
“The standout performance came from Bergh (17), who broke three records during the competition.”
Bergh breaks three records at Short Course Gala 4The Namibian
Madison Bergh set a new 17-18 age group record in 800m freestyle
“Madison Bergh of Marlins Swimming Club lit up the 800m freestyle with a new 17-18 age group record, while Patrick Durand of Dolphins Swimming Club set a new boys 12 & under 800m freestyle record.”
Cold weather, hot results at Short Course Gala 2The Namibian
Madison Bergh finished fourth in women's 17-18-year-old 5,000m freestyle and fifth in 16-17-year-old 7,500m freestyle
“Madison Bergh was Namibia's most successful swimmer, finishing fourth in the women's 17-to-18-year-old 5 000m freestyle and fifth in the 16-17-year-old 7 500m freestyle.”
Swimmers gain experience at SA Open Water ChampsNew Era
Madison Bergh claimed the women's race win in 24 minutes and 8 seconds
“In the women's race, 16-year-old Madison Bergh claimed the win, clocking 24 minutes and 8 seconds.”
Seidler, Bergh power to Jetty Mile victoryFour Namibian junior swimmers—Tristan Nell (18), Alex Marggraff (18), Madison Bergh (17), and Riley Bergh (15)—are travelling to Santa Fe, Argentina to compete at the World Aquatics Junior Open Water Swimming Championships. Their coach expects strong middle-pack finishes after the swimmers' recent success at the African Championships in Mauritius.
25 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Four Namibian junior swimmers—Tristan Nell (18), Alex Marggraff (18), Madison Bergh (17), and Riley Bergh (15)—are travelling to Santa Fe, Argentina to compete at the World Aquatics Junior Open Water Swimming Championships. Their coach expects strong middle-pack finishes after the swimmers' recent success at the African Championships in Mauritius.
25 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia has selected swimmers Alex Marggraff, Riley Bergh, Madison Bergh and Tristan Nell to represent the country at the 2026 World Aquatics Junior Open Water Swimming Championships in Santa Fe, Argentina, from 3 to 6 September. The team has undergone intensive training of eight to nine kilometres per session, about eight sessions per week, in preparation for the international competition.
24 August 2026 · New Era →
Madison Bergh, 17, of Marlins Swimming Club broke three records at the Nasfed Bank Windhoek Short Course Gala 4 (13–15 August): a national Open female record in the 400m freestyle (4:29.11) and two girls 17–18 age group records in the 400m and 800m freestyle events.
20 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia National Olympic Committee has selected 12 athletes to represent the country at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal, competing across seven sporting codes including athletics, beach volleyball, boxing, cycling, swimming, triathlon and beach wrestling.
11 August 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia National Olympic Committee announced a team of 12 athletes competing in seven sport codes for the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal from 31 October to 13 November, accompanied by eight coaches and technical officials and three team management and support staff.
7 August 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
A 23-member Namibian junior swim team competed at the South African National Junior Age Group Championships in Gqeberha, with Patrick Durand winning four gold medals and setting a long course record in the 800m freestyle, while several teammates also earned medals across the event.
25 March 2026 · New Era →
A nine-member Namibian team competed at the South African National Open Water Championships in Jeffreys Bay, with no medals won but significant international experience gained. Madison Bergh was Namibia's top performer, finishing fourth in the women's 17-to-18-year-old 5,000m freestyle, while several other athletes achieved top-ten placements in their events.
12 March 2026 · The Namibian →
An eight-person Namibian open water swimming team will compete in the South African National Open Water Championships from 6–8 March at Marina Martinique in Jeffreys Bay, competing in 3km sprints and 10km marathon swims. The Pupkewitz Foundation sponsored the team with N$70,000, and NASFED leadership expressed confidence in the team's readiness to represent Namibia.
5 March 2026 · New Era →
The Bank Windhoek National Swimming Championships opened with seven records broken on Wednesday, including records in boys and girls freestyle and medley relay events, with Aqua Swimming and Fitness Club accounting for several of the new marks.
20 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Phillip Seidler claimed his twelfth Pupkewitz Jetty Mile victory at Swakopmund in 19 minutes and 40 seconds, ahead of Nico Esslinger in second place. In the women's race, 16-year-old Madison Bergh won with a time of 24 minutes and 8 seconds, while the event drew a record 179 participants across all categories.
6 January 2026 · New Era →