Super Seals Gala. 🏆 Welkom Gymnasium Shines at the Super Seals Gala!
From 10 –11 October 2025, Gimmies’ talented swimmers made waves at the prestigious Super Seals Gala in Bloemfontein. Competing against top swimmers from across the region, the athletes showcased grit, grace, and incredible sportsmanship. Here’s a breakdown of their outstanding performances:
🌟 Medal Winners
- Drake O’Tool
- 200 m Freestyle – 1st
- 100 m Breaststroke – 1st
- 200 m Breaststroke – 1st
- 100 m Freestyle – 3rd
- 50 m Freestyle – 3rd
- Chris Savvas
- 100 m Butterfly – 1st
- Ashley Seymour
- 200 m Butterfly – 1st
- Hayden Barnes
- 100 m Butterfly – 2nd
Top 5 Finishes
- Hayden Barnes
- 50 m Butterfly – 5th
- Noa Mansill
- 400 m IM – 4th
- 50 m Freestyle – 6th
- S.J. Nel
- 400 m Freestyle – 4th
- Chris Savvas
- 100 m Breaststroke – 5th
- Ashley Seymour
- 400 m Freestyle – 4th
- 50 m Backstroke – 4th
Strong Efforts Across the Board
- Shyenne Laubscher
- 1500 m Freestyle – 6th
- 200 m Freestyle – 9th
- Albert van Staden
- Multiple top 10 finishes, including 7th in 50m Backstroke and 8th in 100m Backstroke
- Noa Mansill, Hayden Barnes, Ashley Seymour, and Chris Savvas all placed in multiple events, showing consistency and determination.
🎉 A Round of Applause!
To every swimmer who dove in with heart and gave it their all — we salute you! Your dedication, discipline, and team spirit continue to make Welkom Gymnasium proud. Keep chasing greatness, Gimmies!
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