The Sierra Leone Aquatics Water Championship showcased the country’s top swimming talents at the Freetown Aqua Sports Man of War Bay, with 28 participants competing across junior, advanced, and elite categories. This event aimed to identify and nurture a distinguished crop of open water swimmers.

In the junior category, Mohamed Bangura, 18, emerged victorious in the 1-kilometer race among eight contenders. His success was attributed to persistent training and dedication.

Elizabeth Y. Kamara triumphed in the advanced category, finishing first in the 3-kilometer race against six other competitors. Her win secured her an automatic qualification for the Italy Open Water Competition in September. Kamara attributed her victory to thorough preparation and emphasized her versatility, stating, “My training for other competitions starts now.”

Olympian Joshua J. J. Wyse dominated the elite category, winning the 5-kilometer race against 12 competitors. His victory positions him for his upcoming Olympic appearance in Paris.

The event concluded with a certificate distribution ceremony, where Sierra Leone Aquatics President Mohamed Turay congratulated all participants for their skills and encouraged the certificate-bearers to view their recognition as a crucial step in their development pathway.