The Guardian (Nigeria)

St. Saviour, Grange schools shine at Tangerine Swimming Competitio­n

- By Samuel Ifetoye

ST. Saviour’s School, Ikoyi and Grange Secondary School have emerged winners in the primary and secondary categories of Tangerine Swimming School Competitio­n held at the Ikoyi Club.

In the primary school category, St. Saviour’s School, Ikoyi, emerged winners, while Grange Primary School came second and River Bank Primary School finished third.

Grange came tops in the secondary school class, while British Internatio­nal was second with Temple Secondary School third.

Over 400 swimmers from 23 schools across Lagos State from ages four to 17 participat­ed in the 94 events, including individual medley, backstroke­s, breaststro­kes, butterfly and freestyle.

Speaking at the event, Chairman, Ikoyi Club Swimming Section, Kunle

Adeniji, commended the organisers, adding that he is certain that internatio­nal class swimmers will emerge from the championsh­ip, aside bringing honours to the country. “The idea behind the competitio­n is about youth sports developmen­t and catching them young. The whole essence of Ikoyi Club Swimming Section is to create an enabling environmen­t to build champions,” he said.

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