Unrivalled backstroke torpedo Mghoi stars at Interbank Games
‘Backstroke Queen’ Valentine Mghoi proved peerless as she cruised through the waters to win the women’s 50m backstroke at the Kasarani Aquatic Stadium in Nairobi at the weekend...
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Absa Bank's Valentine Mghoi, known as the 'Backstroke Queen', successfully defended her title in the women’s 50m backstroke at the Interbank Games in Nairobi, setting a new meet record of 49.15. This marks her fourth consecutive win in the event.
- Mghoi also secured a gold medal in the women’s 50m freestyle with a time of 44.87.
- As captain of the Absa Swim Team, Mghoi emphasized that discipline and consistency are key to her sustained success over the past four years.
- Absa Bank Kenya Business Banking Director Elizabeth Wasunna-Ochwa also won gold in the women’s 50m freestyle, clocking 1:00.03.
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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.
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