Athena revels in her success at global showpiece
Kenya’s teenage sensation, Athena Diamantidis, has expressed her delight after claiming gold and bronze medals..
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Kenyan swimmer Athena Diamantidis, aged ten, has achieved remarkable success at the 2026 World School Games Swimming Championships in London, securing a gold and a bronze medal.
- She won gold in the 50m freestyle and bronze in the 100m freestyle.
- The young athlete, Athena Diamantidis, competed against swimmers aged 13-15 from 41 countries.
- Despite initial nerves and a challenging start, she demonstrated resilience and achieved personal bests.
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