{"id":14131,"date":"2023-11-22T13:55:31","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T13:55:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/?p=14131"},"modified":"2023-11-22T13:55:47","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T13:55:47","slug":"gasa-short-course-national-championships-dominance-in-the-pool-by-shareefah-lewis-paul-mahaica-ariel-rodrigues-jessica-sookram-and-michael-thompson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/gasa-short-course-national-championships-dominance-in-the-pool-by-shareefah-lewis-paul-mahaica-ariel-rodrigues-jessica-sookram-and-michael-thompson\/","title":{"rendered":"GASA Short Course National Championships: Dominance in the Pool by Shareefah Lewis, Paul Mahaica, Ariel Rodrigues, Jessica Sookram, and Michael Thompson"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n\n<p>In the recently concluded Guyana Amateur Swimming Association (GASA) Short Course National Championships, familiar names emerged victorious, showcasing their swimming prowess across various categories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Girls 13-14 Age Category saw Shareefah Lewis&#8217;s dominant performance, clinching gold in multiple events, including the 50-meter freestyle, 50 butterfly, 100 freestyle, 50 breaststroke, 100 individual medley, and 50 backstroke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Boys 18 and Over division, Olympic prospect Leon Seaton showcased his talent, securing victories in the 50 butterfly and 100 freestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the standout performers was Michael Thompson in the Boys 11-12 Division, emerging as the most successful swimmer with wins in the 200 backstroke, 100 butterfly, 100m freestyle, 100 breaststroke, 200 freestyle, 50 butterfly, 50 breaststroke, 100 butterfly, and 200 individual medley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jeremy Sookram demonstrated notable skill and progress in the Boys 13-14 category, claiming victories in the 50-meter freestyle, 50 butterfly, 100 individual medley, 200 individual medley, and 200 freestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Latisha Blair excelled in the Girls 18 and Over category, securing wins in the 50 freestyle, 100 backstroke, and 50 backstroke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ariel Rodrigues, a contender for Olympian Aleka Persaud, displayed prowess in the Girls 15-17 category, winning the 50-meter freestyle, 50 butterfly, 100 individual medley, 50 backstroke, and 100 freestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paul Mahaica asserted dominance in the Boys 15-17 category, claiming victories in the 50-meter freestyle, 100 breaststroke, 200 individual medley, 50 backstroke, 50 butterfly, 100 freestyle, and 50 breaststroke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Girls 11-12 category, Jessica Sookram showcased her skills, securing wins in the 50-meter freestyle, 100 butterfly, 50 butterfly, 100 freestyle, 50 breaststroke, 100 individual medley, and 200 freestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vladimir Woodroffe stood out in the Boys 15-17 category, securing wins in the 100 backstroke, 200 backstroke, and 200 freestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other notable winners included Aarav Singh, claiming victories in the boys 13-14 200 breaststroke and 100 freestyle, and Patrice Mahaica, who secured wins in the 200 backstroke and 200 freestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The GASA Short Course National Championships provided a platform for these individuals to showcase their swimming talents, contributing to the overall success of the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting by Travis Seymour, NCN Sports<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the recently concluded Guyana Amateur Swimming Association (GASA) Short Course National Championships, familiar names emerged victorious, showcasing their swimming prowess across various categories. 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