Umhlali Prep athlete Saskya Kistnasami claims bronze at World Biathle and Triathle champs in Bali
The Grade 6 pupil has always shown a passion for athletics and swimming.
Umhlali Preparatory School pupil, Saskya Kistnasami, was recently victorious at the World Biathle and Triathle Championships in Bali, Indonesia.
The 12-year-old secured a bronze medal in the individual biathle final and contributed to the gold-winning performance of the SA Girls U13 team.
Biathle is a sub-sport of the pentathlon.
The championships challenged participants with a sequence of a 400m run, a 50m swim, and another 400m run.
Battling through the sandy beaches of Bali and tackling her first open-water ocean swim, Saskya exhibited sheer determination and courage, finishing among the top three in a fiercely competitive field of international athletes.
The extreme heat was an additional challenge, but Saskya’s resilience shone through.
The Umhlali Preparatory School Grade 6 pupil has always shown a passion for athletics and swimming.
The unwavering support of Umhlali Preparatory School’s management, sports department, and community has been instrumental in Saskya’s success.
Her coaches Philani Majola, Cheyne Croxford, Luke Verwey, and Aristo Nolan played a crucial role in providing guidance and support throughout Saskya’s remarkable journey.
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