By Prince Albert Sharks Swim Team

Prince Albert Sharks: A Reign of Excellence -Capturing the Top Small Club Banner in Junior Provincial Swimming Championships for the Fourth Consecutive Year”

Feb 29, 2024 | 9:05 AM

The Prince Albert Sharks Swim Club has once again demonstrated its prowess at the Junior Provincial Swimming Championship, securing the Top Small Club Award for the fourth consecutive year.

A team of 12 Sharks swimmers traveled to Moose Jaw last weekend, determined to defend their title. After a fierce competition, the Sharks swimmers emerged victorious, showcasing remarkable progress and outstanding performances.

The team amassed a total of 22 medals across various events, displaying their versatility and skill. Notable achievements include

Myla M; first-place finish in the 200-meter butterfly and second-place finish in the 200-meter individual medley,

Anastazia S; first-place finish in the 100-meter butterfly, second – place finish in the the 50, 100-meter backstroke.

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Zoe C; second- place finish in the 400-meter individual medley and third-place finish in the 100-meter butterfly and 800-meter freestyle. Zoe also achieved AA times in the 400 and 800 freestyle and 400 individual medley.

Ali D, a para swimmer, delivered an exceptional performance, securing first place in the 50- meter breaststroke and second place in the 200-meter breaststroke among non-para swimmers. Ali also achieved an AA time for 15-year-old girls in the 50-meter breaststroke, narrowly missing the Canadian record.

Jaxen S secured second place in the 100-meter breaststroke and 100-meter freestyle, and third place in the 200-meter individual medley and 50 and 200-meter breaststroke.

Ethan E, in his first participation at the Junior Provincial level, claimed third place in the 100-meter butterfly and fourth place in the 50-meter breaststroke and 50-meter butterfly.

Maia M secured third place in the 100-meter freestyle and fourth place in the 50-meter freestyle, while Sophia W claimed third place in the 200-meter breaststroke and fifth place in the 50-meter breaststroke.

Jackson M secured third place in the 50-meter freestyle and seventh place in the 100-meter freestyle. Jamie C, participating for the first time, secured fourth place in the 50, 100, and 200- meter backstroke and fifth place in the 200-meter freestyle.

Mikaela A achieved personal best times in six events, and Brooklyn D achieved personal best times in the 100-meter breaststroke and 200-meter freestyle.

In relay events, the Girls 13 & Over 200-meter freestyle relay team comprising Anastazja D, Ali D, Myla M, and Sophia W secured first place, while the Boys 12-13 200-meter freestyle relay team comprising Jaxen S, Ethan E, Jamie C, and Jackson M also secured first place. In the Mixed 12-13 200-meter relay race, the team comprising Jackson M, Maia L, Ethan E, and Sophia W secured first place.

Head Coach Dr. Hazem Hussein expressed immense pride in the team’s achievements, attributing their success to their hard work and dedication in training and competitions.