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Local swimmers make their club proud
Swimmers from the Boksburg Aquatic Saints Swimming and Lifesaving Club (BAS) achieved excellent results at recent championships.
The swimmers have shown growth, both individually and as a team. From personal bests to podium finishes, every swimmer contributed to the club's success.
Their commitment to training, resilience during competitions, and sportsmanship set a high standard.
Level 1 Intra-Provincial Age Group Competition held at St Stithians College
Level 1 was a first-time gala for Jordan Ripley and Kwetsima Khosa, who both secured their first medals.
Jordan won a silver medal for 50m freestyle and Kwetsima a silver medal for 100m breaststroke.
Aiden Els achieved a gold in the 200m freestyle at 3:15.44.
SA Regional Level 2 Championships held at Delville Swimming Pool
Level 2 was a 4-day-long gala.
After a few close calls, placing fourth in the 100m breaststroke by 0.01s, and fourth in the 100m butterfly, Thabang Letsoalo achieved his bronze medal in the 200m breaststroke, earning the team 37 points.
Xavier White achieved a gold medal in 50m breaststroke and a bronze medal in the 200m individual medley, and 42 points for the team.
SA Regional Level 3 Championships held at Tuks Aquatic Centre
The club's largest group of swimmers, eight in total, participated in Level 3.
The club's top performer, Terrick le Roux, raked in 9 medals – two golds, three silvers and one bronze, totalling 82 points for the team.
Tetelo Letsoalo received four medals – two silvers, two bronzes, and 51 points.
There were also exceptional performances by Megan Els (silver medal in 200m backstroke), Musa Mofokeng (bronze medal in 100m backstroke) and Zander Allen, who achieved his first bronze medal in the 200m freestyle.
SA National Junior Championships held at the University of the Western Cape
This five-day event saw intense competition across all age groups. Entering only four swimmers but placing 32nd out of 98 teams was an exceptional result.
Leading the medal tally was Cristiano de Freitas raked in five medals – one gold in the 400m individual medley and four silvers (50m and 200m breaststroke and 400m and 800m freestyle).
Kate Douglas received a silver in 200m backstroke and three bronze medals in 400m and 800m freestyle and 100m backstroke.
Gabriella Douglas achieved three finals, placing eighth in the 50m and 100m backstroke and 10th in the 50m freestyle.
Kelly Stork achieved top 20 placings in 200m individual medley, 200m backstroke and 800m freestyle.
Outgoing coach Sibani Makhanya commended the swimmers on their achievements.
'I am blown away by the children's performance across the levels and SANJ. Our BAS swimmers have given us outstanding performances through their commitment, and the parents, who sacrificed a lot to bring them to training. We look forward to the new season ahead. Keep training swimmers, I am proud of you,' said Makhanya.
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