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Hospital Hill Alumni dominate eventful Kenya National Masters Swimming Championship
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Reading Time: 2min | Sun. 23.02.25. | 20:26
The event was being used as a qualifier for the upcoming World Aquatics Master Swimming Championships in July
Hospital Hill Alumni emerged the overall winners of the Kenya Aquatics National Masters Swimming Championships held at the Kasarani Aquatic Arena over the weekend.
Having come second in the only-women category, Hospital Hill tallied a total 40 medals - 20 gold, 13 silver, and seven bronze - to emerge winners of a successful gala that brought together a high-calibre field featuring 33 teams from across the country and beyond.
Following them closely was Comprehensive Swim Fitness, who secured 50 medals -19 gold, 13 silver, and 18 bronze.
Mekatilili settled for third with a total of 23 medals, including 17 gold, 4 silver, and 2 bronze.
As a result, Hospital Hill Alumni won the coveted 15 year-rotation shield that was being held by the Harpoons.
In the individual gender categories, Comprehensive Swim Fitness - who fend off Tanzania’s Tanzanites - and Mekatilili took the men’s and women’s honors respectively.
The competition meanwhile saw standout performances, including that of Parklands Swim Club’s Elvis Wanjau, who stormed to victory in the men’s 100m backstroke, clocking an impressive 1:29.53 to clinch gold.
81-year-old Indonesian swimmer Pauline Mutiara also participated in the event, and after visiting Kenya for the first time, expressed gratitude for the warm hospitality, while stressing the vital role swimming plays in maintaining fitness and overall well-being.
With over 200 athletes and 1,000 entries, the event served as a crucial selection platform for the upcoming World Aquatics Masters Swimming Championships in Singapore in July.
The gala was graced by among others: Kenya Aquatics President Dr. Maureen Owiti, Secretary General Collins Marigiri, and a number of Kenya Aquatics Executive Committee members.
Adding a diplomatic flair to the event was Indonesian Ambassador to Kenya, Mohammed Henry Saripudin, who came alongside his wife, Zulfah Nahdliyati Saripudin.
Looking ahead, momentum continues as Kenya gears up for the Kiambu County Level Two Swimming Competition scheduled for 1-2 March at Regis Runda Academy.
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