Top swimmers make waves at national champs
Although a small club, the club achieved some phenomenal results
TOTI Titans Swimming Club sent four of their swimmers to race in Bloemfontein at the Level 3 National Swimming Championships from 28 to 31 March.
Although a small club, the club achieved some phenomenal results bringing home two gold medals and three silver medals, 16 finals (top 10 placings) and 20 personal bests between them.
Nicholas Nel raced in the 16 to 18 years age group and although he’s only just turned 16, he managed to make it to two finals, finishing eighth for the 50m butterfly and seventh for the 100m butterfly. He also swam seven personal best times.
Matthew Maree raced in the 12-year-old age group. He made finals for all nine of his races and won a gold medal for 100m butterfly in a time of 1:14:53 and three silver medals for 50m butterfly, 100m and 200m backstroke. He swam eight personal best times and is now ranked second in SA for level three 100m butterfly.
Tristan Swart raced in the 11-year-old age group. He managed to make it to four finals and won a gold medal for 100m butterfly in a time of 1:20:19. He swam four personal best times.
Isabella Luckfiel also raced in the 11-year-old age group. She has only just recently qualified for level three and swam her absolute best against a very tough group of swimmers. She managed to achieve a great personal best time on her 50m freestyle.
Toti Titans Swimming Club also sent Jason Maree to race in Sasolburg from 3 to 5 April at the Level 2 National Championships. He raced in the 14-year-old age group and made it to the seven finals. He won a gold medal for the 50m butterfly in a time of 31:97, a silver medal for 50m breaststroke and a bronze medal for 200m breaststroke and managed to swim a total of 11 personal best times.
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