USSA News UP-Tuks Triumphs at USSA Swimming Champs 2024 The highly anticipated USSA Swimming Championships returned to the Tuks Aquatics Centre at the University of Pretoria (UP-Tuks) this past weekend, delivering two days of exciting swimming action. 170 swimmers from 10 universities across South Africaparticipated in the event. UP-Tuks dominated the Championships, claiming the overall Championship title with a commanding combined score of 1439.5 points. Stellenbosch University (Maties) followed in second place with 934.5 points, while IIE Varsity College took third with 863 points. “This year’s USSA Swimming Championship was a great success,” says Carole Adam, USSA Aquatic. “It was great to see so many first-time swimmers in action, especially WITS returning after a long absence. We congratulate UP-Tuks on their outstanding performance and look forward to welcoming even more swimmers to next year’s event”. Women’s Competition In the women’s competition, UP-Tuks led the way, finishing with an impressive 723 points. Maties came second with 451 points, and the University of the Free State rounded out the top three with 449 points. Men’s Competition The men’s competition was equally thrilling, with UP-Tuks once again taking first place, amassing 635.5 points. Varsity College secured second place with 530 points, and Maties finished third with 419.5 points. Standout Performances Several swimmers put on standout performances, securing their places on the USSA’sChampionships Team with 700+ individual points. The swimmers who qualified for the team are: • Hannah Pearse (UP-Tuks) • Benjamin Palmer (UP-Tuks) • Arno Krüger(UP-Tuks) • Kerryn Herbst (UP-Tuks) • Chase Rayment (UKZN) • Mathew Randle (UP-Tuks) • Catherine Van Rensburg (UP-Tuks) • Cameron Casali(Up-Tuks) • Owethu Mahan (UP-Tuks) • Henre Louw (UP-Tuks) Top Individual Performers Top Male Swimmers: 1. Chase Rayment (UKZN) – 93 points 2. Righardt Muller (Varsity College) – 88 points 3. Joshua Ashley (Varsity College) – 86 points Top Female Swimmers: 1. Catherine Van Rensburg (UP-Tuks) – 104 points 2. Kate Meye (UP-Tuks) – 97 points 3. Lize-Mari (UFS) – 94 points Most Valuable Players • Male MVP: Benjamin Plattner (UP-Tuks) achieved the highest World Aquatics points in a single event, with an impressive time of 54.6 seconds in the Men’s 100-meter butterfly. • Female MVP: Hannah Pearse (UP-Tuks) secured the highest World Aquatics points in the Women’s 200-meter backstroke. Participating Universities This year’s competition featured athletes from the following universities: • University of the Western Cape • Stellenbosch University • University of the Free State • University of KwaZulu-Natal • Nelson Mandela University • North West University - Potchefstroom • University of Pretoria • University of Cape Town • IIE Varsity College • University of Witwatersrand The USSA Swimming Championships followed Swimming South Africa and World Aquatics regulations, with swimmers competing in up to six individual events and up to 14 events total, including relays. Points were awarded for the top 16 finishes in each event, with relay results contributing double points. The event was live streamed on the SuperSport Schools APP. To relive all the action simply search for USSA Swimming Championships on the APP. Media contact: Likho Rose-Dix Marketing Executive and PR ASEM Engage, on behalf of USSA Swimming Email: likho@asem.tv Jaco-Louis Groenewald ASEM Engage, on behalf of USSA Swimming Email: jacolouis@asem.tv Posted by Staff Writer on 16 Sep, 2024. Source: USSA