RICHARDS Bay Christian School and Fish Eagles Swimming Club swimmer Liam Byrne utilised his peak physical condition to propel his way to overall victory at the inaugural Fish Eagles Swimming Club 1 000m swim, recording an impressive time of 12.32.52.
The talented youngster averaged 30.08 seconds per 25 meters.
One-hundred and seven individuals and 28 relay teams participated over the two days at the Empangeni municipal pool.
Entrants completed 40 x 25m widths of the local pool to complete the 1km event.
The aim of the event was to promote growth and development of aquatics within the uThungulu District and raise R100 000 to give back to the local community and invest in future swimmers.
Fish Eagles identified 20 schools as possible beneficiaries of a 2016/17 FESC swimming bursary for one student per school.
The bursary would cover the cost of the students’ registration with Swimming South Africa, KZN Aquatics, uThungulu District Aquatics, Fish Eagles Swimming Club, gala entry fees and club kit, plus free coaching for the season.
A Miss and Mr Fish Eagles 1 000m competition was held on the Saturday with the following results: Lisa Mbhamali (Miss Fish Eagles junior winner), Katelyn Naude (first princess) and Olivia Brits (second princess); Dane Gardner (Mr Fish Eagles junior winner); Megan Boyder (Miss Fish Eagles senior winner), Angelique Kotze (first princess) and Daniel Triggiani (Mr Fish Eagles senior winner), Zoks Mzulwini (first prince) and William van Brakel (second prince).
Next year’s swim will take place at the Empangeni municipal pool on 10 and 11 March.
Individual results
Girls U10 – 1 Michelle Barrington 22.08.91, 2 Jana Jansen van Rensburg 22.17.59 and 3 Olivia Johnson 22.39.44.
Boys U10 – 1 Jaryd Holton 17.21.15, 2 Sven Hinze 18.08.93 and 3 Zander Coetzer 18.27.68.
Girls 11 to 13 – 1 Jessica Johnson 15.33.14, 2 Courtney Kleiner 16.25.31 and 3 Bryce Neale 17.24.69.
Boys 11 to 13 – 1 Alan Smith 15.19.94, 2 Human du Plessis 17.23.19 and 3 Matthew Rottcher 17.55.72.
Girls 14 to 16 – 1 Tasha du Toit 14.23.85, 2 Saskia Ludick 16.38.94 and 3 Caitlyn van der Berg 17.54.85.
Boys 14 to 16 – 1 Liam Byrne 12.32.52, 2 Daniel Triggiani 13.23.86 and 3 Junior Moor 15.11.93.
Girls 17 to 19 – 1 Angelique Kotze 13.43.32, 2 Megan Boyder 17.27.51 and 3 Rachel McCondochie 18.17.61.
Boys 17 to 19 – 1 Neville van der Berg 17.44.77.
Woman 20 to 29 – 1 Amy van Heerden 20.40.55, 2 Alice Colly 21.22.60 and 3 Carina du Plessis 21.44.16.
Men 20 to 29 – 1 Seamus Kelly 15.32.63, 2 Mattao Mattioda 18.47.11 and 3 Nthokozo Hlatshwayo 24.11.11.
Woman 30 to 39 – 1 Done Irving 15.47.86, 2 Samantha Gardner 17.12.99 and 3 Desiree Verwey 17.28.64.
Men 30 to 39 – 1 Gerhard Breedt 19.44.17, 2 Gerhard van Rooyen 25.32.48 and 3 Quinton Harris 31.00.17.
Woman 40 to 49 – 1 Bronwyn MacDonald 17.01.51, 2 Debbie Byrne 18.58.05 and 3 Sarah Jane Koekemoer 19.29.13.
Men 40 to 49 – 1 Francois du Toit 24.17.51 and 2 David Gardner 34.35.00.
Woman 50 to 59 – 1 Debbie Jacobs 26.32.86 and 2 René Pretorius 34.35.00.
Men 50 to 59 – 1 Andrew Killick 19.41.38 and 2 Shakes Hirraman 20.10.78.
Woman 60 to 69 – 1 Barbara Berridge 22.15.71.
Men 60 to 69 – 1 Gerrie Breedt 19.36.12, 2 Rusty Lupton 19.59.72 and 3 Leo Mattioda 27.54.88.
Men O70 – 1 George Gibson 37.30.00.
Relay results
First Primary School team – Richards Bay Christian School – Swardfish team 14.50.44.
First High School team – Richards Bay Christian School – Senior team – 09.55.91.
First social team – Trelique 30.10.22.
First corporate team – Ulungenei – The Dolphins 17.15.53.
First disabled team – Thuthukani Special School 22.36.12.
First Club team – Ushaka Swimming Club – The Fab 5 17.07.88.
Trophies
Youngest competing swimmer – Mika van Niekerk 41.11.17.
Oldest competing swimmer – George Gibson 37.30.00.
Most school entries – Richards Bay Christian School 49 entries.
Most disabled entries – Thuthukani Special School 41 entries.
Most companies entries – Ulungeni 6 entries.
Most club entries – Fish Eagles Swimming Club 17 entries.
Most social entries – Sonja Swim School 24 entries.
Most number of 1 000m swims at the event – Liam Byrne three entries.
Overall fastest 1 000m swim by an individual – Liam Byrne 12.32.52.
Overall fastest 1 000m swim by a team – Richards Bay Christian School – Senior team 09.55.91.
