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Youngsters put Kenya on top
Saahil Harunani gets off the blocks in the 200m backstroke event during the Africa Zone Three and Four swimming championships at the Moi International aquatic pool on Sunday. Photo/MOHAMMED AMIN
Posted Sunday, January 10 2010 at 19:00
In Summary
- Some seven national records tumble as young team hauls in medals and points
Molepo was under Matthew Wilde’s championship record pace when he turned. He headed the race until the final turn when Scott closed in to claim victory in 2:03.92.
“I’m glad that I got the race out of the way,” Scott said. “I’m just going to take that energy and go from there.”
Selected results
Girls’ U-12 200m backstroke: Bree Catterall (Zimbabwe-2:55.36); Boys’ Under-12 years 200m backstroke: Peter Wetzlar (Zimbabwe, 2:48.92); Girls’ 13-14 yrs 200m backstroke: Kelleigh Nelson (South Africa); Boys’ 13-14 yrs 200m backstroke: Elken Leung Chong (Mauritius, 2:34.11); Boys’ 15-16 yrs 200m freestyle: Emmanuel Froget (Mauritius, 2:07.24)
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