Riverside Academy Swim Team Wins Four Medals in Historic Competition Debut

Jul 26

2 min read

Riverside Academy has marked a significant milestone in its sporting journey, winning four medals at the Garden City Aquatics Inter-Schools Swimming Competition in the school's maiden appearance.

Competing against some of the region's most established swimming schools and leading educational institutions, including DND Academy, ICS, and Lucienne Community School, our young athletes demonstrated exceptional talent, determination, and sportsmanship, proving that Riverside Academy is emerging as a force in school sports.

The team's outstanding achievements were led by Nhyira, who delivered an exceptional performance by winning:

🥇 Gold – 100m Breaststroke
🥇 Gold – 50m Breaststroke
🥈 Silver – 25m Freestyle

Vanessa also earned a place on the podium with a commendable:

🥉 Bronze – 50m Breaststroke

Medal Tally

🥇 2 Gold Medals
🥈 1 Silver Medal
🥉 1 Bronze Medal

While they narrowly missed the podium, Mellisa and Rosalisa produced outstanding

performances in their first major swimming competition. Their courage, determination, and competitive spirit reflected the values of Riverside Academy and highlighted the immense potential within our young athletes.

This remarkable debut is a testament to the dedication of our students, the guidance of our coaches and staff, and the unwavering encouragement of our parents and school management. Their collective support has laid the foundation for what promises to be an exciting future in competitive swimming.

Looking ahead, Riverside Academy is committed to building on this historic achievement by strengthening our swimming programme through the formation of a dedicated school swim team and the introduction of regular coaching and structured training sessions for interested students. These initiatives will form part of our Skills and Talents Development Programme, which is designed to help every learner discover, develop, and excel in their unique gifts and abilities.

As we continue to invest in structured sports development alongside academic excellence, Riverside Academy remains committed to nurturing confident, resilient, and well-rounded learners who are equipped to succeed in every area of life. We look forward to welcoming more students into our swimming programme and creating opportunities for them to compete, grow, and excel at the highest levels.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Nhyira, Vanessa, Mellisa, and Rosalisa for representing Riverside Academy with distinction and making history in the school's first-ever inter-schools swimming competition.

This is more than a medal haul, it marks the beginning of a new era of swimming excellence at Riverside Academy.

Congratulations, Team Riverside! 🏊‍♀️🏆