Seals continue to excel at invitation gala

By Kasozi Balikuddembe 
        
Seals Swim Club's Mercedes Mwebeiha and Jeremy Ryant continued with their winning ways, bagging 3 gold each as the Seals Invitational Swimming Championship entered day-two.

Mwebeiha won in the 100m freestyle, 50m butterfly, and 100m Individual Medley to maintain her form in the ongoing competitions in the 12 and under girls category.

Ryant Jeremy also extended his dominance in the 17 and over men's category by winning gold in 100 metres freestyle, 100metres backstroke, and 100 metres Individual Medley finals.

Seals' Jeremy Ryant in action in the 100m freestyle race on day-two of the Seals Invitational swimming Championship at KPS pool, July 3 2015. PHOTO/Michael Nsubuga

Anthea Mudanye also added 3 gold in the100 m freestyle and 50m butterfly in the 13-14 girl's category.

Avice Meya won gold in the women 17 and over category, 100 metres free style while Katrina Ssangalyambogo and Jamila Lunkuse won gold each in the Individual Medleys in the 13-14 and 17 and over, women's category.

Daryl Anjichi put up a fine show in Boys 12 and under category, by winning 4 gold in 100 metres freestyle, 100metres backstroke, 100metres butterfly and 100 metres individual medley.

Seals Medley Relay team of Mercedes Mwebeiha, Ssinzi Nabatanzi, Alexis Kituuka and Chiara Nansamba (left) took gold in the 200m Medley Relay race ahead of their Kenya Torpedo's counterparts during the Seals Invitational swimming Championship at KPS pool, July 3 2015. PHOTO/Michael Nsubuga

Lohol Ken won added 4 gold to his name in 100metres freestyle, 100 metres breast stroke and one in individual medley.

Mumbi Muli and Shirleen Akinyi bagged 1 gold medal each in 15-16 and 12 and under girls' categories.

Rachael Galinda and Latif Kajumbi represented Team Alton by winning 2 gold and 1 gold respectively.

The Centenary Bank sponsored competition continues on Saturday ahead of the closing day on Sunday.

Medal count after day-two

Team seals

Ryant Jeremy              5 gold
Mercedes Mwebeiha   4 gold+1 silver
Nuwa Senkebe                4 gold
Anthea Mudanye        4 gold
Katrina Ssangalyambogo 2gold, 2 silver
Jamila Lunkuse                2 gold
Avice Meya                      2 gold
Alexis  Kituuka                   2 gold      
Ssinzi Nabatanzi             1 silver +1 bronze
 
Team Torpedo

Daryl Anjichi              8 gold+1 bronze
Lohol Ken                   8 gold
Mumbi Muli                4 gold+ 2 silver
Shirleen Akinyi           1 gold
 
Team Alton

Rachael Galinda          2 gold+1 silver
Latif Kajumbi             1 gold+1 silver
Amos Bakka 1 gold + 4 silver+1 bronze