MAC Group Celebrates Isle of Man Swim Team’s Success and Rising Star Olivia Williamson at the 2025 Island Games
MAC Group is proud to have supported the Isle of Man Swim Team as Silver Sponsor for the 2025 Island Games in Orkney. In addition to backing the team, MAC Group also proudly sponsored rising star Olivia Williamson, helping her on her journey to represent the Isle of Man on the international stage for the first time.
The Isle of Man Swim Team received incredible support from the Island’s business community, with Utmost International as Gold Sponsor and MAC Group providing vital backing as Silver Sponsor. These partnerships covered travel, accommodation, clothing, and essential training costs—allowing athletes and coaches to focus on delivering their best performances at the Games.
Erica Bellhouse, Swimming Team Manager, for the Isle of Man Swim Team, said:
We’re incredibly grateful for the generous support from our sponsors this year. Preparing for the Island Games is a huge commitment for everyone involved, and having local businesses like MAC Group and Utmost behind us made such a difference. Olivia Williamson is a talented up-and-coming swimmer who we were excited to see compete. It was fantastic to have MAC Group backing her personal journey alongside the wider team, and we’re thrilled with what the team achieved in Orkney.
Jon McGowan, CEO for MAC Group, added:
Supporting local talent and community ambition is something we take seriously at MAC Group. The Island Games gave our athletes the chance to showcase the Isle of Man on an international stage, and we’re proud to have played a part in helping them get there. We’re especially pleased to have supported Olivia Williamson, the youngest member of the Island’s swim team, as she made her debut representing the Isle of Man. Congratulations to the entire swim team on their incredible success at the Games!
Held in Orkney from 12–18 July, the 2025 Island Games saw another outstanding performance from the Isle of Man Swim Team. Over four days of competition, they won six gold, seven silver, and six bronze medals, topping the swimming medal table and playing a key role in the Isle of Man’s impressive 80-medal haul.
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