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DSSC recognises performances of its athletes at GTU National Aquatic C/ships
The President and Executive of the Dorado Speed Swim Club (DSSC) is recognising the sterling performances of its members at the just concluded Guyana Teachers Union National Schools Aquatic Championships.
In a release from the club it stated that maximum performances were registered by Monique Watson (North Georgetown) in the Girls Open category, Amy Grant (North Georgetown) in the Girls Under-18 category and Raekwon Noel (East Georgetown) in the Boys 14-and-Under division. 
These three athletes the club noted all won gold medals in three (3) individual races and a relay. Jasmin Allen of North Georgetown, in the Girls 10-and-Under category swam for gold in both of her races, ending well ahead of her competition. The aforementioned swimmers were all declared champions in their respective categories.
Sterling performances were also registered by Maiya Ifill (North Georgetown) who swam in the Open category and achieved silver medals in both races, while Safiya Foster (East Georgetown) participated in the Girls 18-and-Under races splashing to three (3) silvers and a bronze medal.
Donna Carter (South Georgetown) contested the 16-and-Under category, winning two (2) gold and one silver. Zara Crane (East Georgetown) registered two second places (silvers) in the 12-and-Under category, while Kyra Soares (North Georgetown) hauled in a bronze medal.
Newcomer to racing, Renia Sinclair of East Georgetown, in the Girls 10-and-Under category, swam for points for her district. The club has also recognised Brandon Abrams and David Scott of East Georgetown along with Akeem Sinclair of West Demerara who swam three (3) races to assist their respective Districts.
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