The Tribune

THE Barracuda Swim Club salutes its swimmers who participated in the open water swim races held recently in New Providence and Abaco.

In New Providence on September 28, Meshach Roberts took home the winning trophy in the 13-19 age group for the 5K with a time of 1:09:02.

Salene Gibson won the 800m in the eight-and-under category. In the 1.6K, 12-and-under girls’ category, Amber Pinder placed 2nd.

Izaak Bastian and Samuel Gibson came in 3rd in the 12-and- under boys’ category.

Other Cuda swimmers who competed were Katherine Slatter, Christopher Neil, Kaitlyn Slatter, Gershwin Greene, Brandon Deveaux, Kohen Kerr, N’Nyn Fernander and Utoy Wong.

On October 12, Cuda swimmers travelled to Abaco to participate in the Abaco 5K open water race.

Once again, Meshach Roberts walked away with the winning trophy with a time of 1:07:58 with Kohen Kerr placing third in a time of 1:13:43.

This year, the 5K open water race has officially been added to the CARIFTA programme which was held in Kingston, Jamaica.

The event is open to males and females in the 13-14 and 15-17 categories. Participation in these open water events gives swimmers the opportunity to qualify and represent the Bahamas in international competitions.

“The open water is very challenging and can be a frightening experience to many youngsters,” said coach Travano McPhee, senior competitive swim coach.

“But our swimmers rose to the challenge and did their best. We are proud of our swimmers. Congratulations Cudas,” eh added.