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GASA Mash Meet 2014…Raekwon Noel and Tzedeq Sekhel set new national records; Amy Grant notches 7 wins
There were some outstanding performances recorded when the Guyana Amateur Swimming Association (GASA) held its Masharamani four-day Meet from March 1-4, 2014.
This year’s Meet brought a new dimension to the swimming pool as Raekwon Noel and Tzedeq Sekhel set new National records while rising star, Amy Grant notched up seven victories.
From left, Raekwon Noel, Amy Grant and Tzedeq Sekhel
These youngsters ended the Meet with times they have never swam before, and only if they were to take the sport seriously will they improve their times to become more competitive locally in the Caribbean and further afield.
To break records locally takes some doing and to emulate such feats at the Caribbean level and further afield would mean some disciplined, dedicated and committed work along with a high level of financial investment.
Following are the results of the three swimmers achieved at the GASA Meet.
Raekwon Noel of the Dorado Speed Swim Club competing in the Boys 8 and Under achieved had six wins.
Saturday Boys 8 and under 100 Meter Free Style LC 1:24.68
“ “ “ “ 50 Meter Breast Stroke LC 57.15
“ “ “ “ 50 Meter Butterfly LC 43.66 (new national record)
Sunday Boys 8 and under 50 Meter Free Style LC 38.22
“ “ “ “ 50 Meter Back Stroke LC 47.76
“ “ “ “ 200 Meter Free Style LC 3:11.26 (new national record)
Amy Grant, a member of the Silver Shark Aquatic Speed Swim Club took part in the Girls 11-12, swimming to seven victories.
Saturday Girls 100 Meter Free Style LC 1:20.12
“ “ 200 Mater IM LC 3:37.31
“ “ 50 Meter Butterfly LC 39.52
Sunday Girls 50 Meter Free Style LC 33.03
“ “ 200 Meter Free Style LC 3:04.53
“ “ 50 Meter Back Stroke LC 40.00
Tuesday Girls 100 Meter Back Stroke LC 1:34.10
Tzedeq Sekhel competing as a member of the Dolphin Speed Swim Club took part in the Boys 9-10 category and recorded two wins including setting a new national record.
Sunday Boys 50 Meter Back Stroke LC 39.72 (new national record)
Tuesday Boys 100 Meter Back Stroke LC 1:33.19 (new national record)
Other selected results:
Monday March 3, Girls 11-12, 1500 Meter Free Style LC Kenita Mahaich won in 33:34.66.
Monday March 3, Girls 15-17, 1500 Meter Free Style LC Britany van Lange won in 20:54.70 with Soroya Simmons taking the second place.
Tuesday March 4, Girls 15-17, 800 Meter Free Style LC Britany Van Lange took the top spot in 11:01.59.
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