Swim champ chases dreams and wins races

Swimming junior champ exceeds her expectations and qualifies for nationals.

“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.

Eliecia ready to compete at Swimpartners Championship Photo: Supplied

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.

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