Curro Hermanus does well in galas

Curro Hermanus Aquatics Club took part in two swimming galas on Saturday 19 October.

Kyle Luyt and Lilly Ricco from Curro Hermanus Aquatics Club took part in the Western Cape trials at Fairmont High School.

Lilly came first in 50m breaststroke, 200m freestyle, 50m freestyle, 200 IM (individual medley) and 100m butterfly. Her time improved from 30:23 to 29:92 in the 50m freestyle and in the IM from 2:54.49 to 2:49.51.

Kyle came 3rd in butterfly and backstroke. His time improved on the backstroke from 34:46 to 33:05 and on the 100m freestyle from 1:03.30 to 1:01.95.

Back from left are Deandré Smit, Megan Stapelberg, Bianca Myburgh, the Curro Hermanus swim coach Grethe Maleta, Storm Bircher and Sam Pullock at the Winelands gala.

The Aquatics Club also took part in the Winelands Gala in Stellenbosch.

Storm Bircher improved her time in 50m breaststroke from 1:10.78 to 1:07.44 and set new times for 100m backstroke and 100m freestyle.

Sam Pullock dominated his 50m breaststroke and 100m freestyle races. Bianca Myburgh improved in her 50m breaststroke from 1:00.77 to 58.06 and swam her best in the 50m backstroke. Deandre Smith maintained his 100m backstroke time and improved on his 50m butterfly from 34.51 to 33.57.

Megan Stapelberg improved her times in both the 200 IM (individual medley) from 3:30.10 to 3:26 and in the 200m breaststroke from 3:43 to 3:38 qualifying her for the next level.

Well done to all the gala swimmers for a great gala day!

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