Everything you need to know for Day 3 at the International Island Games 2025
With medals already on the table and momentum firmly on their side, the team is poised to take on a packed schedule of events across the island.
This morning sees the swimmers make their long-awaited debut in the pool, diving into the heats across a variety of races.
For the women, the events include the 100m Butterfly, the 50m breaststroke, and the 200m Freestyle.
The men will be competing in the 100m breaststroke and 50m backstroke.
Later in the session, the team will also be in action for the 4x50m women's freestyle relay and the men's 4x50m medley relay.
With supporters lining the poolside and teammates watching eagerly, the swimmers will be pushing hard for spots in this evening's finals.
Updates will follow throughout the day as the results come in.
Elsewhere, the cycling competition also begins today, with Team Isle of Wight riders tackling their first time trials on Orkney's scenic and challenging routes.
Meanwhile, the island's golfers are set to tee off in their opening round matches, hoping for a calm and consistent start on the fairways as they begin their quest for Island Games success.
In team sports, the women's footballers are back in action with a high-stakes clash against Bermuda.
After their dramatic 2-2 draw and penalty shootout victory earlier in the week, confidence is running high within the squad.
Today's match promises to be a competitive one, with both teams eager to gain the upper hand in the group.
On the badminton courts, Team Isle of Wight faces a tough test against the host island, Orkney.
With a home crowd behind them, Orkney will be a challenging opponent, but the Isle of Wight team are determined to respond strongly following their mixed results on day one.
Out on the water, the sailing team returns after a spectacular start yesterday which saw them lead the pack.
With winds expected to pick up today, conditions could be tricky, but Team Isle of Wight is known for adapting quickly and racing smart.
Another strong performance will help cement their position at the top of the standings heading into the middle of the competition week.
The athletics team also has another busy day ahead, buoyed by the silver medal success from Amy Kelland in yesterday's 10,000m final.
Holly Whitter is set to compete in the javelin this afternoon, bringing her strength and precision to the field. Meanwhile, Sophie McCallum returns to the track for the semi-finals of the women's 100m.
After a stunning run in yesterday's heats where she beat her personal best, Sophie will be looking to carry that momentum into today's race and secure a place in the final.
With events spread across pool, track, court, course and sea, Team Isle of Wight continues to showcase its breadth of talent and fierce competitive spirit.
Today's schedule is packed, and the excitement is palpable.
Whatever the result, this is shaping up to be another proud and powerful day for the Isle of Wight at the International Island Games.
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