Records Tumble on Day 1 of the XX Africa Aquatics Zone IV Champs

4 December 2024 - DAY 1 of the Africa Aquatics Championship (4 – 8 December 2024) had a successful start with the following Africa Aquatic Records that were set by the following athletes: 1. 800 LC Meter Freestyle KELLEN T. JONES from South Africa in a time of 9:13:33 (Boys 14 & Under) MADISON BERGH from Namibia in a time of 9:53:77 (Girls 15 & Over) 2. 100 LC Meter Backstroke ROSALINDA MATYAYI from NAMIBIA in a time of 1:08:90 (Girls 13 – 14) SCARLETT LE ROUX from SOUTH AFRICA in a time of 1:07:22 (Girls 15 &ndash... Read More

NASFED Announces XX Africa Aquatics Swimming and Open Water Championships

  4 December 2024 - The Namibia Aquatic Sports Federation (NASFED) is proud to announce its role as host of the XX Africa Aquatics Swimming and Open Water Swimming Championships, set to take place from December 4–8, 2024. This premier continental event will showcase top aquatic talent across Southern and Central Africa. The following countries will be participating: Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Eswatini, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Seychelles, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Event Deta... Read More

NASFED Announces XX Africa Aquatics Swimming and Open Water Championships

4 December 2024 - The Namibia Aquatic Sports Federation (NASFED) is proud to announce its role as host of the XX Africa Aquatics Swimming and Open Water Swimming Championships, set to take place from December 4–8, 2024. This premier continental event will showcase top aquatic talent across Southern and Central Africa. The following countries will be participating: - Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Eswatini, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Seychelles, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Event Details: ... Read More

Another SA Teenage Prospect Added to the World Short Course Champs Mix

28 September 2024 – Chris Smith became the sixth South African swimmer to achieve a world championship qualifying time at the SA Short Course Championships in Durban on Saturday. Despite tearing his swimsuit just before his 50m breaststroke final and having to make a speedy change, the 18-year-old stormed to victory in a time of 26.68 seconds to book his spot on the team to the World Short Course Championships taking place in Budapest, Hungary from 10-15 December. “I think it warmed me up a little bit because I had to jog to t... Read More

Teenage Duo Book Tickets to First World Short Course Champs

27 September 2024 – 16-year-old Kris Mihaylov and 17-year-old Jessica Thompson both added their names to the list of swimmers headed for the World Short Course Championships in Budapest later this year after swimming the required qualifying times in Durban on Friday. Mihaylov claimed victory in the 800m freestyle at the SA Short Course Championships at Kings Park pool in a time of 7 minutes 43.56 seconds, well under the qualifying time and four seconds clear of his nearest rival, while it was a slightly more roundabout route for Thomps... Read More