Kenyans step up hunt for medals at Africa Zone Three swimming championship
Uganda and Tanzania swimmers threaten Kenya’s hopes of topping the medal table. Kenya’s Don Ndirangu oozes class in the boys' 12 years and under category...
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Kenyan swimmers are aggressively pursuing medals at the 2026 Africa Aquatics Zone Three Swimming Championship at Kasarani Aquatic Stadium, facing strong competition from Uganda, Tanzania, and Sudan. On day two, Kenya continued to register impressive results, enhancing their chances of an overall victory in the four-day event.
- Don Ndirangu secured two gold medals in the boys' 12 years and under 100m butterfly (1:07.92) and 50m backstroke (32.47), adding to his day one gold.
- Victor Oketch won gold in the boys 15 to 16 years 100m butterfly with a time of 1:00.31.
- Kenya dominated relay events, winning all four gold medals contested on the day, including in the girls' 14 years and under 200m medley relay with a time of 2:15.77.
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Kenya Competes in Africa Zone Three Boxing and Swimming Championships at Kasarani - October 2025
Kenya is hosting and competing in multiple Africa Zone Three championships. The Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships are set to begin at Kasarani Stadium’s Indoor Arena, with host nation Kenya fielding a strong contingent of 35 boxers. Kenyan boxing captain Elizabeth Andiego has urged her teammates to take every bout seriously. In a separate event, Kenya had a promising start at the Africa Aquatics Zone Three Swimming Championship at Kasarani Aquatic Stadium, securing several gold medals on Day One. On day two of the four-day swimming event, Kenyans continued to aggressively pursue medals. The nation faces strong competition in swimming from Uganda, Tanzania, and Sudan.
