Summer sizzle at Capital K for Blue Ocean swimmers
The swimmers have gotten the summer season off to a fine start.
Michelle Kretzschmar of Blue Ocean Aquatics club placed 27th overall of the 153 swimmers who took part in the recent 3km Capital K swim at Midmar Dam. She clocked a time of 47:15.
Nelzaan Strydom was ‘hot on her splashes’ in a time of 47:19 and only one position behind in 28th.
ALSO READ: Blue Ocean swimmers bag medals at Westville sprints
They placed ninth and tenth respectively in their age group, 14-30 years old.
Ricardo Carthew was not far behind in a time of 48:47. He came 12th in the men’s 14-30 age group.
Tamara Venter swam home in 56:07 and placed 21st in the women’s 14-30 age group.
A number of swimmers took part in the 1km race.
Milla Drakopoulos (19:28) was tenth in the 13 and under age group.
Mandy Koegelenberg (20:32) was fourth in the her age group and 21st overall.
Others to finish were Winé Koekemoer (23:54), Louise Kretzschmar (29:51), Camina Drakopoulos (44:42) and Sophia Drakopoulos (44:42).
Marnu Koekemoer was the only 13 and under boy from the club to compete and he swam a 19:41. He placed 17th in his age group and 25th overall.
It was a great swim hosted by the Penguins Swimming Club and Blue Ocean is looking to grow its participation next year.
HAVE YOUR SAY
Like our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter and Instagram
For news straight to your phone, add us on BBM 58F3D7A7 or WhatsApp 082 421 6033
