Peerless Mghoi cruises to women's backstroke victory
Peerless Absa Backstroke Queen Mghoi stars at Interbank Games, defends title for the fourth time..
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Absa Swim Team captain Valentine Mghoi, dubbed the 'Backstroke Queen', successfully defended her women's 50m backstroke title for the fourth consecutive year at the 39th edition of the Interbank Games in Nairobi, clocking a new Meet Record of 49.15. She also secured an additional gold in the women's 50m freestyle with a time of 44.87.
- Valentine Mghoi won two gold medals (50m backstroke, 50m freestyle) and two silver medals (200m IM, 50m butterfly) at the event.
- The Absa Swim Team captain attributed her success to "Discipline" and credited Absa Bank Kenya's wellness culture for their team's dominance.
- The Absa Swim Team will participate in the upcoming African Masters Swimming showdown in Nairobi next month.
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Valentine Mghoi and Absa Tug of War Team Dominate at Interbank Games - September 2025
At the 39th edition of the Interbank Games in Nairobi, Absa Bank's Valentine Mghoi successfully defended her title in the women’s 50m backstroke. Known as the 'Backstroke Queen', she set a new meet record of 49.15, marking her fourth consecutive win in the event. Mghoi also secured an additional gold in the women's 50m freestyle with a time of 44.87. In other events, the Absa Bank Kenya women's tug of war team is on the verge of securing its fourth consecutive crown. Led by captain Christine Andenga, the team has dominated the competition with 2-0 victories against all its rivals.
