Topic: Jordan Crooks
Jordan Crooks named 2025 Vols Wire Male Athlete of the Year
Jordan Crooks, Cayman’s most decorated athlete to date, was named the 2025 Male Athlete of the Year by Vols Wire.
Vote for the Compass Sports athlete of the year
Have your say Cayman, as Compass Media recognises the top Cayman athletes across nine sports through an online public poll.
Jordan Crooks gives back, one swim clinic at a time
Caymanian swimmer Jordan Crooks continues to share his passion and expertise for the sport through a series of specialized clinics overseas.
Jordan Crooks is already a national hero — he deserves this break
If this is it for Jordan Crooks in the world of elite swimming (and it’s way too early to tell if it truly will be), then what a career it has been.
Jordan Crooks ‘stepping away from competition’
Jordan Crooks, the Cayman Islands most decorated athlete in history has decided to step away from the sport of swimming, he announced in an Instagram post on Tuesday 6 May.
Triple win for Jordan Crooks in record-breaking close to college career
Three more national titles, two best times and another world record at the 2025 NCAA men’s swimming and diving championships marked the end of Jordan Crooks’s illustrious collegiate career last week.
Cayman’s overseas swimmers turning heads to start 2025
When it comes the next wave of swimming talent that could follow in the footsteps of Caymanians Jordan Crooks and the Fraser brothers Shaun and Brett, look no further than those currently competing abroad.
Olympians Crooks and Forbes give back to Cayman’s next generation
Seven aspiring Cayman athletes were recently treated to a private dinner with Olympics athletes Ronald Forbes and Jordan Crooks.
A night of celebration with Jordan Crooks
Downtown George Town on Saturday night was filled with the cheers of a crowd reliving the pride and excitement of watching Cayman's own Jordan Crooks break a world record twice in a day and become a world champion for the second time.
How ‘perfect swim’ could propel Jordan Crooks to global superstardom
Jordan Crooks' electric world-record-breaking swim has made him an A-lister in the sport and created new opportunities for the young Caymanian, according to international pundits.
Swimming with Jordan: From chasing iguanas at the Lions Pool to the world’s fastest...
I grew up swimming with and against Jordan Crooks, and I didn’t think anything would be cooler than watching him win his - and the Cayman Islands’ - first major international gold medal and world title back in 2022. This last week in Budapest has trumped that.
Jordan Crooks grateful as supporters celebrate his homecoming
The Cayman Islands community turned out in numbers, filling the arrival halls at the Owen Roberts International Airport to welcome home siblings Jillian and Jordan Crooks who represented the nation at the world championship.
Opinion: A once in a generation talent lands in the Cayman Islands
Compass sportswriter Seaford Russell Jr gives his take on the extraordinary success of Cayman's Jordan Crooks.
Homecoming celebration set for world champion Crooks and team
The Cayman Islands community is encouraged to come out and welcome home our swim team, which includes national sporting hero Jordan Crooks, who is returning from his masterclass in Budapest where he broke the world record and defended his world championship title.
Cayman celebrates as Crooks dominates World Championships
Loud screams and cheers of 'Jordan, Jordan, Jordan' echoed through the halls as Caymanian swimmer Jordan Crooks cemented his name in the history books.
Jordan Crooks defends his world championship title
Caymanian Jordan Crooks is now a two-time world champion after defending his 50-metre freestyle title at the Duna Arena in Budapest on Sunday, 15 Dec - a monumental result on the heels of his world-record-setting performances less than 24 hours ago.
Electric Jordan Crooks breaks world record twice in one day
Jordan Crooks is now the fastest short course swimmer in history after setting a new world record at the Duna arena in Budapest Saturday morning, 14 Dec.
Jordan Crooks bags bronze at world championships
Jordan Crooks, the reigning king of sports within the Cayman Islands, added another gem to his crown, after winning bronze at the World Aquatics Swimming Championships – the second time making the podium at those games.
Jordan Crooks set for 100m free final at World Championships
The three Cayman Islands swimmers put on record-breaking performances on Wednesday, 11 Dec., in Budapest, claiming three national records and a championship record.
Kyra Rabess begins world championship campaign with national record
Kyra Rabess got things started for the Cayman Islands at the World Aquatics Swimming Championships (short course), in Budapest on Tuesday, 10 Dec., with...
Crooks topples more records at Tennessee Invitational
Jordan Crooks has added to his long list of all-time best performances, topping the record books in multiple races at the Tennessee Invitational.
Crooks off to winning start at Tennessee season opener
Caymanian swimming icon Jordan Crooks, in his first competition since the Paris Olympics, performed flawlessly in winning four events for his school, the University of Tennessee.
The making of a champion
Before his gold medal at the World Championship and historic final at the Olympics Jordan Crooks' longtime coach Caleb Miller saw his potential to reach the pinnacle of swimming.
Past Cayman Olympians: ‘We are proud of Jordan Crooks’
As the Paris Games wind down, members of the small but notable group of previous Cayman Olympians took time to express their pride in swimmer Jordan Crooks' performance.
Emotional scenes as Cayman reacts to Jordan Crooks’ historic swim
Thunderous cheers and screams of delight echoed in Constitution Hall as Jordan Crooks competed in Cayman's first Olympic swimming final on Friday afternoon.
Crooks a split-second from glory in valiant Olympic effort
It was razor thin margin between a podium place and the 50 metre freestyle blocks for Jordan Crooks as he swam a historic race, becoming the first Caymanian swimmer in an Olympic final on Friday.
As Jordan Crooks goes for Olympic gold, Cayman shares messages of love and support
Across the Cayman Islands and beyond, sports stars, fans, politicians, officials and Olympic legends sent out heartfelt messages of support for Jordan Crooks as he bids to make Cayman sporting history in Paris Friday.
Webster and Crooks keep things moving for Cayman in Paris
Cayman has been held spellbound as four of its best athletes compete at the world’s biggest sporting event in Paris, France, with Jordan Crooks swimming his way into the 50m freestyle final.
Going for gold: Crooks makes history to reach Olympic final
Jordan Crooks has made history in becoming the first Caymanian swimmer to advance to an Olympic final with the nation's hopes of achieving its...
Olympics: Crooks advances to 50m freestyle semi-final with record swim
In a new national record time of 21.51 seconds, swimmer Jordan Crooks has advanced to the semi-finals of the men's 50-metre freestyle at the Olympic Games.
Olympics: Crooks finishes 13th overall in the 100m free
Jordan Crooks finished 13th overall with a time of 48.10 seconds, after competing in the 100-metre freestyle semi-final at the Olympics.
"Not exactly what I...
Olympics: Jordan Crooks fifth fastest swimmer heading into 100m free semis
Jordan Crooks has qualified for the 100 metre freestyle semi-finals at the Olympic Games after a splendid swim in heat 10, to begin competition for team Cayman in Paris.
Fraser, Crooks endorse swimming as Cayman’s national sport
With swimming slated to become Cayman’s top focus sport, Brett Fraser and Jordan Crooks – two of the nation’s greatest swimmers – have expressed support for the decision that has drawn mixed reactions from the community.
Crooks siblings to open competition for Cayman at Olympics
With just 11 days left before the start of the Paris Olympics, Cayman's four-member Olympic team are in final preparations for their events.
Sprinter, sailor and swimming siblings confirmed as Cayman’s Olympic team
Cayman will send four of its brightest young talents to the Olympics with swimming super star Jordan Crooks representing the island’s best hope for a medal in a generation.
Crooks focused and ready to swim his best at Olympics
With just under two months before the start of the Summer Olympics in Paris, swimmer Jordan Crooks is in the final phase of his...
Charlotte Webster confirmed for Paris Olympics
Top Caymanian sailor Charlotte Webster is set to represent the Cayman Islands at the Summer Olympics in Paris.
Crooks finishes NCAA Championships with a medal and top times
Jordan Crooks closed out his competitive junior season with his school – the University of Tennessee – at the NCAA Division I Swimming & Diving Championships, finishing in top form.
Crooks finishes SEC swimming championships with seven medals
After making history as Cayman's fastest swimmer, Jordan Crooks isn't slowing down, once more confirming his elite status at the SEC Swimming and Diving Championships, held 19-24 Feb. at Auburn University.
Jordan Crooks earns third straight gold in regional US swim championships
Caymanian swimmer Jordan Crooks blazed through the pool on Wednesday, 21 Feb., going sub-18 seconds in the 50-yard freestyle to win his third consecutive...
Crooks begins SEC swimming championships with a relay silver
Caymanian swimming sensation Jordan Crooks began his SEC Swimming and Diving Championships campaign for his school, the University of Tennessee, as part of the silver-medal-winning relay team.
Jordan Crooks clocks season’s best at LSU meet
After breaking several records in November to begin his junior season at the University of Tennessee, Caymanian swimmer Jordan Crooks was back for more this past weekend.
Swimmer Crooks sets more records to start his junior season
It was business as usual for Jordan Crooks with the Caymanian athlete claiming more records for the University of Tennessee at his first competition of the swim season.
Crooks finishes 6th in 50-metre freestyle at World Aquatics Championships
Jordan Crooks tied his own national record of 21.73 seconds to notch a sixth place finish in the men's 50-metre freestyle final in Fukuoka,...
National record sees Jordan Crooks into another final at 2023 World Championships
Jordan Crooks has advanced to the men’s 50-metre freestyle gold medal race in Japan with a time of 21.73 seconds.
Jordan Crooks takes seventh in Worlds 100-metre freestyle final
Racing in his and the Cayman Islands’ first-ever major long course championship final, Jordan Crooks grabbed seventh place in the World Aquatics Championships men’s 100-metre freestyle on July 27.
Jordan Crooks advances to World Championships final
Placing sixth in the 100-metre freestyle semifinals in a new national record time, Jordan Crooks has booked a lane in the event’s final at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan.
Strong Cayman swim team heads to Japan for World Championships
Swimming at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships – the sport’s biggest competition of the year – is set to get under way this weekend, with three of Cayman’s top swimmers competing at the event in Fukuoka, Japan, on 22-30 July.
Jordan Crooks named semi-finalist for prestigious amateur athlete award
Cayman Islands and University of Tennessee swimmer Jordan Crooks has made it to the semi-finals – but this time, he’s not at a swim...
Crooks notches wins ahead of FINA World Championships
Jordan Crooks, the 2022 short-course 50-metre freestyle world champion, is looking to add the long-course title to his resume next month as he continues to prepare for the FINA World Championships, in Fukuoka, Japan.
Crooks follows gold with school records at NCAA Division I Championships
After taking gold in the 50-yard freestyle last week, Caymanian swimmer Jordan Crooks and his University of Tennessee swim team set new school records at the NCAA Division I Swimming & Diving Championships
Jordan Crooks swims to gold at NCAA Division I Championships
Jordan Crooks secured gold at the NCAA Division I Swimming & Diving Championships in the 50-yard freestyle event on Thursday evening, 23 March.
Olympian Atkinson hopes Jordan Crooks has encouraged future generations
Since winning gold at the 2022 FINA World Swimming Championships, Jordon Crooks has experienced support from a wide variety of people, and you can now add Olympian and world record holder Alia Atkinson to that list.
Crooks clocks record split at SEC Championships
Cayman’s first world champion Jordan Crooks swam into the record books yet again during day one of the 2023 SEC Swimming & Diving Championships on Tuesday, 14 Feb.
Construction for 50m pool could start by December
After 20 years of negotiations and various hiccups, the Cayman Islands may finally be getting a 50-metre pool for its athletes.
Swimmer Jordan Crooks among 8 receiving New Year honours in Cayman
King Charles III's first New Year Honours List includes four people in Cayman who are receiving awards, while four others, including champion swimmer Jordan Crooks, will be receiving King's Certificates and Badges of Honour.
Year in Review: Caymanian athletes have an historic 2022
Caymanian athletes had a breakthrough year in 2022, amassing gold medals, breaking records and even being crowned the best in the world. The noteworthy performances spanned a variety of disciplines including swimming, golf, bodybuilding and track and field, resulting in a sporting year that will not soon be forgotten for these world-beating athletes from a tiny island in the Caribbean.
Swimmer Jordan Crooks on top of the world
In a fitting location to honour Caymanian swimmer Jordan Crooks, the Ministry of Sports hosted more than 100 people in Heroes Square.
OPINION: Why we should be so proud of Jordan Crooks
Jamaica has Usain Bolt, Ukraine has Vasiliy Lomachenko, Argentina has Lionel Messi, and now the Cayman Islands has Jordan Crooks.
Some may believe that Crooks...
Historic moment for sports: Crooks’ swimming gold ‘simply the best’
Jordan Crooks’ world swimming gold is "the greatest achievement ever by a sportsman in our history”, according to long-jump champ Kareem Streete-Thompson.
Jillian Crooks back home after record-breaking World Championships
Jillian Crooks returned home on Tuesday, 20 Dec., after setting multiple national records at the FINA World Championships in Australia.
Cayman welcomes home golden swimmer Jordan Crooks
The arrivals hall at Owen Roberts International Airport this afternoon was filled with people welcoming home Jordan Crooks, who won a gold medal at the FINA World Championships over the weekend.
Hero’s welcome planned for Jordan Crooks
Gold medallist swimmer Jordan Crooks will be flying back to Cayman Monday to a hero's welcome.
Jordan Crooks claims historic world swimming gold for Cayman
Cayman's 20-year-old swimming sensation Jordan Crooks won an historic gold medal for his country at the World Swimming Championships in Melbourne on Saturday.
Crooks advances to 50m free finals at world championships
Cayman Islands swimmer Jordan Crooks has qualified for the finals of the 50-metre freestyle event at the FINA World Swimming Championships in Melbourne, Australia.
Crooks finishes sixth in 100m freestyle world finals
Jordan Crooks finished his 100 metres finals at the FINA World Swimming Championships in 45.77 seconds - enough for sixth place.
Swimmer Jordan Crooks enters world finals with top time
Cayman Islands swimmer Jordan Crooks has made it into the finals of the 100 metre freestyle in the FINA World Swimming Championships in Australia.
Crooks siblings setting records on world stage
Cayman's swimming siblings Jordan and Jillian Crooks' performances at the 2022 FINA World Swimming Championships in Melbourne, Australia have got off to a record-breaking start.
Recapping Cayman’s collegiate swimmers’ mid-season
Representing the ‘345’ in lands as near as Florida and as far afield as Canada and England, many of Cayman’s collegiate athletes hit the water across the globe in November for mid-season invitationals – for most, the first...
Crooks siblings to represent Cayman at world swimming championships
The competitive swimming year comes to an end at the 16th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) in Melbourne, Australia on 13-18 Dec.
Siblings Jordan and...
Jordan Crooks named Swimmer of the Week for second time this year
For the second time in the early part of this 2022 -2023 season, Tennessee Volunteer Jordan Crooks has earned SEC Swimmer of the Week honours.
Swimming siblings making waves for Cayman
Record-breaking swimming siblings Jordan and Jillian Crooks are aiming to cement their family legacy as they make a name for themselves and their island in the pool.
