Destiny swimmers compete in 100th River Mile

GRAAFF-REINET NEWS - Members of the Destiny Swimming Academy participated in the 100th aQuellé River Mile in Nelson Mandela Bay on 20 and 21 January.

This milestone event featured a vibrant tapestry of crafts, vendors, and sporting events tailored for families.

As the River Mile marked a century of existence, the community rejoiced in the festivities, making it a memorable and historic weekend.

Boys results

Dan Davenport - 28:29
Mark Lemke - 29.12
Ben Lemke - 22.25

Girls results

Catie Davenport- 30:10
Angelique Kayanda Kabuza - 26:54
Zoè Mills- 22:31
Gerda Clark - 24:36
Mecoli Voster - 25:65
Lisakhanye Zonke – 30:30
Rebecca Copemen – 29:16

Masters

Natalie Davenport - 24:16
Claire Lemke - 27:20
Grant Lemke - 28:13
Anna Clark- 23:18
Malinda Pick - 24:23
Dawid de Wet – 32:30

Age group placings for masters/adults

Anna Clark 45-49 - 3/20
Claire Lemke 45-49 - 7/20
Natalie Davenport 36-39 - 4/10
Malinda Pick 50-54 - 4/22
Grant Lemke 50-54 - 9/19
Dawid de Wet 40-44 - 10/14

Dan Davenport, Ben Lemke, Mark Lemke and Grant Lemke also took part in the swim.

Swimmers in NMBA interdistrict team

Three swimmers from Destiny Swimming Academy, Mateo Schoeman, Adriaan Pieterse and JJ van Schalkwyk, were recently included in the Nelson Mandela Bay Aquatics (NMBA) team for boys 10 and under took part in the Interdistrict Championship Gala in East London on 13 January.