Sport
Swim champ chases dreams and wins races
Swimming junior champ exceeds her expectations and qualifies for nationals.
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“Life is better in the water,” said Eliecia Chivandire, a Grade Eight learner at Charter College International who took part in the Swimpartners Championship on February 10 and showcased her raw talent as a SA National Junior swimming champion.
She registered her personal bests and qualified for in all her races claiming the top three positions.
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She placed second in her 100m backstroke and 100m butterfly, followed by a third placement for 50m freestyle. Eliecia’s 100m backstroke performance of 1:13:38 was very significant because it beat the South Africa National Junior qualifying time. As a result, she qualified for the nationals, which will take place from March 15–19, at Kings Park Pool in Durban.