From www.caymanactive.com

Brett Fraser, Swimmer

Brett graduated from the University of Florida (UF), in Gainesville in 2011 with a degree in Finance and many other distinguishable accolades including NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship Recipient, Academic All-American, University of Florida Outstanding Leadership Award (Honourable Mention).  This will be Brett Fraser’s second Olympics, and he is qualified with ‘A’ standards in the 200, 100 and 50 metre freestyle events.

Brett is heading into the London Games off an amazing year in the pool.  Brett had a record breaking performance at the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico.  He won Cayman’s first-ever gold medal at the Pan Am Games in the 200 metre freestyle, crushing the old Pan Am record set 16 years ago.  Brett’s older brother, Shaune Fraser finished right behind him, winning silver.  Earlier in 2011 Brett also won the 200 yard freestyle & 800 yard freestyle relay at the NCAA Championships. He is currently top-20 in the current worldwide rankings.

Brett and Shaune Fraser were both recognised in Cayman for their recent sporting achievements. “The recent recognition bestowed by Cayman, on my performances last year, has given me much motivation and ambition to put forth an immense effort towards London; I want to make my country proud” said Fraser.

Like his older brother, Brett has an intense training schedule that includes swimming up to two and a half hours a day combined with weights & dry-land training. “My training right now is incredibly tough, but it’s just want I need to be very successful this summer” He will also be attending the Pre-Games training camp in Ireland to do training preparation prior to the London Games. “I’m thrilled for London, it’s definitely going to be a lot different than Beijing and I am excited about that.”

Cydonie Mothersill. Track and Field

Cydonie trains in Cayman and Miami and has qualified for the 200 metres in this year’s Games in London. This is Cydonie’s fifth Olympic Games and she has never been more prepared. For many years, Cydonie has been training for the Olympics, which has included a rigorous training and competition schedule.

Earlier this year, Cydonie underwent physiotherapy on her heel to help ensure she was in top shape for London. Her time off to heal was very beneficial and for her preparation for this year’s Olympics, and she is more determined than ever to make her mark.

Following a strong 8th place finish at the Beijing Games, Cydonie went on to compete in the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi. After a spectacular performance, Cydonie brought home the gold medal in the 200 metre and won Cayman’s first ever gold medal at a Commonwealth Games.

Cydonie surrounds herself with positive people to help and support her, “lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down”, say Cydonie. “Success is not permanent, but neither is failure”

Kemar Hyman, Track and Field

Kemar Hyman is the newest member of the Cayman Islands Olympic Team, joining a talented group of veteran athletes. Running in the Florida Relays for Florida State University, Kemar qualified with an Olympic A standard in the 100m sprint with a time of 10.14 seconds. Not long after qualifying, he shattered the national 100 metre record at the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) meet with a winning time of 10.07 seconds. This time ranked number 2 in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and number 4 in the world.

Kemar attends Florida State University where he studies Economics. He won an ACC Championship as a member of the team that captured first place in the 4x100m relay at the ACC Outdoor Championships. He was then selected as an NCAA All American for his accomplishments with the 4×100 team.

Hyman’s preparation for the games is very technical at this point in time and every part of his running phase matters. “If everything plays through at the right time, we will see a great performance in the 100m at Olympics” said Hyman. His Coach Kenneth Harnden is well aware of what Hyman’s true potential can be leading up to the 2012 Games. “His determination this year is nothing like before and if he stays focused; not only will he be one of the top contenders in London but he will also be the favourite to win the NCAA Outdoor Championships later this year.” Cayman is thrilled to add a new Olympian to our history and anxiously awaits the Olympic debut of Kemar.

Ronald Forbes, Track and Field

Ronald graduated in Liberal Arts from Florida International University and currently trains in Miami, Florida. Ronald has qualified for the 110 metre hurdles event, making this his second appearance at the Olympic Games. In Beijing he made it to the quarter final round, and hopes to have an even better performance in London.

Since Beijing, Ronald has gained valuable experience at high calibre competitions, competing amongst the best in the world. In 2010 he competed at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India, where he placed 5^th in the 110 metre hurdles. In the IAAF World Championships he was a semi-finalist and placed 11^th overall. These strong performances have given him the experience and confidence needed to compete at such a high level.

“The 2011 World Championships helped me to realize that I belong out there as one of the best in the world.” said Forbes.

On a daily basis, Ronald trains hard and pushes himself in order to perform at his best for the London Games. “I have a better understanding of my body and what other untapped resources it has” said Forbes.   He also adds, “Having a training partner has greatly pushed me forward in my training seasons’ intensity.”

Ronald will be attending the pre-Games training camp in London prior to the games to help prepare for the competition. He is eager to compete and make Cayman proud.

Shaune Fraser, Swimmer

Shaune graduated from the University of Florida (UF) in Gainesville, Florida in 2010 with a degree in Finance and Economics. Shaune has qualified with the ‘A’ standard for the 100 metre freestyle, 200 metre freestyle and the 100 metre butterfly.

Most recently Shaune competed in the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico, where he won the bronze medal in the 100 metre freestyle event, and also the silver medal in the 200 metre freestyle, finishing right behind younger brother Brett Fraser. This was the first time a Cayman athlete has won 2 medals at the Pan Am Games.

Shaune is considered a strong competitor in his events – the 100 and 200 metres freestyle as well as the 100 metre butterfly. This is Shaune’s third Olympic Games. In the last four years, he stepped up his performance with a more intense training programme as well as preparing mentally for the rigours of competition. His hard work has paid off. “I am definitely more prepared than the last Games,” says Shaune “Last summer was really good for me. At the Pan Am Games I swam my best times and won the silver medal in the 200 free”.

“I have been training a lot harder this year than last year. I just feel like it is my time and I will see where that takes me.”

Shaune and Brett both attended the pre games training before the Pan Am Games and it proved to be a worthwhile investment in their training, bringing home a record number of 3 medals for Cayman. Shaune will participate again in the pre games training in Dublin, Ireland prior to the games with his brother Brett and their coac