Ironmen rise, controversy strikes, and nature interrupts at DHL Lifesaving SA Champs
Cayden Claasen (Summerstrand, U9 Boys 100m manikin with fins), Christoff Botha (Tuks, U10 Boys 100m manikin with fins), Summerstrand Mixed (8-9 relay, 4x25m manikin relay) and Kings Beach Mixed (8-9 relay, 4x40m Pool Lifesaver) all set new SA marks.
And in the 12-13 division, Big Bay delivered a show-stopping performance in the 4x25m manikin relay, claiming gold, silver, bronze and the SA record in a clean sweep and leading the overall pool championships from Fish Hoek as the competition heads into the final day on Saturday.
These young stars are proving that the future of South African lifesaving is in capable, fast-moving hands.
'Today had it all, gutsy racing, emotional moments, and a reminder that nature always gets the final say,' said Craig van Rooyen, Director of Sport for Lifesaving SA. 'The athletes handled it all with professionalism and heart, and we're proud of how every club showed up today.'
The championships' final events on Saturday will decide overall team titles in the surf, pool, and combined club standings. — Lifesaving SA
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