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GASA July Sprints 2013…Seaton sets new 8 & Under 50m backstroke record; George, Dylan & van Lange also shine on final day
Leon Seaton set a new record in the Boys 8 and Under 50 meter Backstroke as the curtains came down on the Guyana Amateur Swimming Association (GASA) July Sprints Meet competition yesterday at the National Aquatic Centre, Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara.
Onika George
Amy Grant
Leon Seaton
The old mark that was set by Stephen King in 2008 of 46:64 was shattered by Seaton whose new record stands at 44:75. The young and energetic Seaton also outshone Noel Raekwon to win the Boys 8 and under 50 meter Freestyle where he set another record in the process, the new time would have to be ratified and released by the GASA.
Onika George, Dylan Nurse, Leon Seaton and Britany van Lange also shone on the day. George grabbed the first podium spot in the Girls 13-14 50 meter Freestyle ahead of Accalia Khan (2nd) and Dolly Chambers (3rd). Nurse won the Boys 13-14 50 meter Freestyle while Joseph de Nobrega took second and Nicholas Persaud third.
Britany van Lange proved too strong for her opponents in the Girls 15-17 50 meter Freestyle, Athena Gaskin came second.
Amy Grant continued her fine form winning the Girls 11-12 50 meter Freestyle; Sarah King took the runner up spot. The Boys 11-12 50 Meter Freestyle event went to Daniel Scott while Nathon Hacket placed second.
Hannibal Gaskin won the Boys 15-17 50 meter Freestyle and Omar Dunn took second. The first place on the podium in the Boys 18 and Under 50 meter Freestyle race was taken by Earlando Mc Rae while the second went to Joseph Seguina.
Jadyn George out sprinted Donna Carter to take the Girls 9-10 100 meter Breaststroke while Sarah King defeated Alyssa Nurse in the Girls 11-12 100 meter Breaststroke.
Nathon Hackett won the Boys 11-12 100 meter Breaststroke while Dominic Skeete captured the Boys 13-14 100 meter event; Joshua Trotman placed second. Omari Dunn romped to victory in the boys 15-17 100 meter Breaststroke ahead of Derrick Ramsaroop. Athena Gaskin claimed the Girls 15-17 100 meter Breaststroke.
The Boys 9-10 50 meter Freestyle race went to Sekhel Tzedaq while Ken Sahadeo finished second. Naomi King carted off the Girls 9-10 50 meter Freestyle while Riley Nurse took the honours in the Girls 8 and Under 50 meter Freestyle; Aleka Persaud grabbed the runner up spot.
Omar Adams won the Boys 15-17 100 meter Backstroke while Donna Carter captured the Girls 9-10 100 meter Backstroke event. (Zaheer Mohamed)
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