Death of Champion Swimmer Jamie Cail Under Investigation by Police in Virgin Islands

Mar. 16, 2025

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Jamie Cail performs during the Phillips 66 National Championship at the Centennial Sportsplex in Nashville, Tennessee.

A criminal investigation has begun following the death of swimmer Jamie Cail, according toauthorities in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Cail was found unresponsive in the home she shared with her boyfriend in the early hours of Feb. 21., according to a police report.

Per the report, Cail’s boyfriend and an unidentified friend transported her to the Myrah Keating-Smith Clinic, where CPR was rendered. Police were informed of the swimmer’s death at approximately 2:39 a.m. on Tuesday.

A cause of death has not been revealed.

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15 Jul 1999: Jamie Cail swims in the Womens 200 Butterfly during the Janet Evan Invitational at the USC Pool in Los Angeles, California.

Cail was a competitive swimmer with multiple wins in several significant races in the early 2000s.According to news station WMUR, she had been working at a local coffee shop before her death.

Friends of the former athlete told WMUR she was a beloved member of the community, known for having “a huge heart” and a “really loving” personality.

source: people.com