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The Welkom Super Seals Swim Club made history on 20 September in Bloemfontein, by hosting their first very own gala. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The community in Welkom, Virginia and Odendaalsrus joined hands to sponsor our event and the outcome was beyond words,” says Jules Laubscher.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A total of 11 clubs supported the day, and 204 swimmers entered, with 19 of them being Welkom swimmers. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The club has been without water or a swimming pool since 1 August, due to upgrades being done to the pool in Welkom.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Welkom Super Seals Swim Club members who achieved top accolades are from the left Alle-Anne Roper (junior victrix ludorum), Noa Mansill (senior victrix ludorum) and SJ Nel (senior victor ludorum). Photo: Supplied<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

“We walked into our own gala in Bloemfontein with our heads held high, and we did our best. Our swimmers did fantastic, and the event was a huge success. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Between the 19 swimmers, we brought home 21 gold medals, 21 silver and 24 bronze.” \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elle-Anne Roper of the club was named junior victrix ludorum, Noa Mansill the senior victrix ludorum and SJ Nel the senior victor ludorum. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We also ended in second place as a club, and can only be proud. Thank you to coach Corinne Mansill and all the super parents of the club standing behind her. A big congratulations to each and every swimmer who shared this day with us and for all your achievements. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“With God in our hearts, we shall conquer our obstacles, stroke for stroke and splash more memories for this season,” says Laubscher.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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