Kenya swimming coach Peter Mwangangi said the best is yet to come from his charges after bagging four medals at the ongoing Africa Zone 3 Aquatic Championships in Kigali, Rwanda.
The tactician is hopeful more medals will come when action continues this weekend.
“I am delighted with the start we had. I am happy our swimmers are going toe-to-toe with the South Africans, who are the best on the continent. We are looking forward to more medals," said Mwangangi.
He said the Kenyan swimmers have demonstrated exceptional resilience and determination as they battle for dominance.
“This remarkable achievement is particularly noteworthy given the country is coming from a World Aquatics ban,” observed Mwagangi.
He noted that despite the challenges posed to the growth and development of the sport by the suspension, the Kenyan team has risen to the occasion, showcasing their unwavering commitment to excel.
Team Kenya bagged a gold courtesy of Webber Aaliyah in the 15-16 years girls' 200m breaststroke, where she clocked 2:42.24 edging out Tanzania's Ladha Natalia ( 2:43.38) and Uganda's Anna Bukeme (2:43.50).
The team bagged silver in the 12 years & under girls' 50m breaststroke through Childs Jeannette ( 47.20). South Africa's Zia Mossa won the gold medal in 45.20 while Uganda's Mbanga Zara Marie ( 48.13 ) was third.
Nyakundi Baraka bagged silver in the 12 years & under boys' 50m breaststroke when he clocked 33.20 behind South Africa's Jaden Beukes ( 32.10). Zambia's Adama Tashali settled for the bronze in 34.95
Macrine Kalombo of Lifetime Swimming Club clinched silver in the 13-14 years girls' 50m breaststroke in 39.20. Mary Suubi of Uganda took the gold medal in 37.17 as South Africa's Natania Komakech took bronze in 39.97.
