Tanzanian swimmer Leyna celebrates achieving new record in Uganda

UGANDA: Tanzania’s promising young swimmer Leyna Borega is cherishing after achieving a new personal best of 1:11:46 in 100m Butterfly (13-14 age group) during the concluded Africa Aquatics Zone III championships held in Uganda.

The 13 year old was part of the 34-member Tanzania team deployed to conquer the competition with their swimming brilliance enabling the country to finish on third place.

Additionally, Borega’s hardworking spirit necessitated her to emerge the champion in the Open Water Swimming category, a feat that has added value to her swimming career.

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Also, among the best performers for Tanzania team were Max Missokia and Mark Tibazarwa who claimed gold medals after excelling in 800m freestyle category.

Overall, Tanzania which is expected to host the next edition of Africa Aquatics finished third after pocketing a total of 2,737 points, Kenya scooped second place courtesy of 2,976 points while Uganda snatched the first position after bagging 3,940 points.

All these notable achievements are a testimony that the country’s swimming sport is growing hence sustainable investment from both government and private sector is required.

Having international standard infrastructures, well qualified trainers and results oriented swimmers are some of key factors that Tanzania needs to achieve success on world stage.