Promising start for Kenya at Africa Aquatics Zone Three championship
Kenyans had a good start despite facing stiff competition from their guests as this year’s Africa Aquatics Zone Three Swimming Championship got underway at the Kasarani Aquatic Stadium...
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Kenya had a promising start at the Africa Aquatics Zone Three Swimming Championship in Nairobi, securing several gold medals on Day One despite strong competition from Uganda and Tanzania. The event, held at Kasarani Aquatic Stadium, saw impressive performances from Kenyan swimmers across various categories.
- Kenya secured multiple gold medals on the first day of the Africa Aquatics Zone Three Swimming Championship.
- Notable gold medalists included Neo Olengo (boys' 15-16 years 50m breaststroke), Duini Caffini (girls' 17+ years 50m breaststroke), and Lawrence Okumu (boys’ 14 and under 800m freestyle).
- The afternoon events were briefly halted due to tensions at Kasarani Stadium following the body viewing of late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, though competitions later resumed.
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