Junior swimmer scores bronze at SA champs
Held from April 25 to 29 at the University of Western Cape (UWC) campus pools, the event brought together the country's top junior swimmers to compete against one another for the top position.
After defending her title in the previous SANJ Swimming Championships with a gold medal in the 50m backstroke and the 4x50m relay, the Charter College International learner stood out among the competition, winning a well-deserved bronze medal in the 50m backstroke event.
In addition to her outstanding performance, Elicia also finished as a top 10 finalist in the 100m backstroke event and achieved personal bests in other events.
Also read: Double gold win for Eliecia
As one of the top young swimmers, her future in sports looks bright as she swims her way to success in every competition. Her bronze medal win is a stepping stone to her journey as a young and upcoming South African junior swimmer, climbing the ladder to the top leagues.
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