Dominican swimmer Jasmine Schofield has established a new national record in the women’s 50-metre butterfly while representing the country at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.
Schofield narrowly missed advancing to the semifinals but produced a personal best performance, touching the wall in 31.23 seconds. The time improved on her previous Dominican national record of 31.29 seconds by 0.06 seconds, setting a new national benchmark in the event.
The record-breaking swim continues Schofield’s steady progress on the international stage after becoming the first Dominican female swimmer to qualify for the Commonwealth Games. Her latest performance adds another milestone to her career while demonstrating continued improvement against a strong field of international competitors.
Schofield is scheduled to return to competition on Saturday when she takes part in the women’s 200-metre freestyle. The event is set to begin at approximately 5:30 a.m. Caribbean time.
Dominica’s swimming programme has continued to make gains in recent years, with athletes achieving new national records and qualifying for major international competitions. Schofield’s latest performance provides another boost for the country’s presence in regional and international aquatic sports.
Her appearance at the Commonwealth Games forms part of Dominica’s wider participation at the Glasgow 2026 Games, where the country’s athletes are competing across several disciplines while seeking to build on recent international successes.
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