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Mbombela swimmers secure spots for provincial championships

Personal bests tumbled at Van Riebeeck Pool as swimmers tested their speed ahead of major regional and national showdowns next year.

Mpumalanga swimmers qualified at Van Riebeeck Pool in Mbombela on Saturday for regional and national competitions in March 2027.

The qualifying gala was not an official competition, and successful swimmers will now compete at the Mpumalanga Swimming Championships in Mbombela from November 27 to 29.

Pippa Roberts.
Pippa Roberts.

Bruce Macaulay, a technical committee member of Mpumalanga Swimming, said all participating swimmers achieved qualifying times, with most improving their personal bests.

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