Piranhas show their worth at SAs
They competed with South Africa’s top swimmers in the open age group
Two Piranha Ambassadors from Aquatic Academy in Kempton Park swam with merit at the recent South African Open Short Course Championships at Seals Swim Centre in Pietermaritzburg.
Kyle McKenzie and Bernelee Doster competed with South Africa’s top swimmers in the open age group.
McKenzie qualified for two A and three B finals. His best swim overall was his 400m individual medley in a time of 4:32.03 (6th).
Doster (15) qualified for two B finals. She swam 1:06.15 in the 100m backstroke event and finished the 200m backstroke in 2.21.55.
At the Central Gauteng Short Course Age Group Championship, she competed on only one day, winning a gold for the 100m backstroke and two bronze medals for the 200m breaststroke and 100m individual medley.
A few other swimmers chose to compete at this event for race practice. Tambai Dutiro won a bronze in the 200m backstroke.
Annebel van Wyk won gold medals for the 200m individual medley and 400m freestyle, and a bronze in the 200m backstroke at this championship.
