Melaka Junior Splash, Leg 2 revealed promising IB swimmers

The 2nd Leg of ASUM/NSC/MILO Junior Splash Swim 2017 has just ended last Sunday from 22 Sept to 24 Sept 2017 at Pusat Akuatik Hang Jebat, Melaka.

IBSC Group 3 Boys relay team brought its supporters to cloud nine when their group was the performing squad in the relays winning 3 gold and 1 silver out of 4 relay events. The team, consisted of Sean Chin, Daud Agam, Oswin Wong, Harry Chong, Medhavinz Seew and Mathew Tang, not only showed their great team spirit but their united strength by clinching gold in 4 x 50m and 4 x 100m freestyle relays and 4 x 100m medley relays coupled with silver in 4 x 50m medley relay.

“ It was tough match, but we stayed solid. We must create this winning mentality that make us believe that we can beat any team,” said Daud Agam, 12.

Group 3 boys from left, Matthew Tang, Daud Agam, Sean Chin and Medhavinz

From left, Daud Agam, Oswin Wong, Harry Chong and Sean Chin proudly displaying their gold medals

Even though not all swimmers signed up for the away meet, team IBSC managed to clinch a total of 13 gold, 6 silver and 7 bronze medals in this 2nd leg.

For individual events, our most promising young and talented sprinter in Group 5 boys, Muhammad Dhuha, 8, continued with his medals hunting quest from Junior Splash Leg 1. Dhuha dashed to 4 gold in 50m free, 50m back, 50m butterfly and 100m free. To the delight of his parents and coach, he broke the 50m backstroke record with a new time of 39.76s erasing the Leg 1, 2017 time of 38.89s. Dhuha also contributed a bronze in the team relay event in Group 5.

Muhd Dhuha proudly displaying his medals and certificates  

Meanwhile, Teo Jun Zet, 10, scored the highest points for the club with collection of  67.5 points as he hoarded 2 meet records in his pet events. In 50m breaststroke, Zun Jet renewed his recent Leg 1 record of 38.71 with a faster time of 38.43. In 100m breaststroke, he broke the Leg 1 record too by shaving 2 seconds off to a new time of 1:22.60.  Overall Zun Jet triumphed with 2 gold and 3 silver in his individual events on top of another 2 silver with his team mates in relay events in Group 4.

Teo Zun Jet (in white cap) getting ready to a record breaking start

Another record breaker was Muhd Farhan Andi, 14, who smashed the meet record of 2:05.30  in 200m freestyle with a faster PB of 2:04.19. Andi also scooped up a silver in 50m backstroke in additional to a couple of 4th placings in commendable times.

Andi Farhan achieved a new PB and record of 2:04.19 in 200m freestyle

Breaststroker, Harry Chong, 12, who won bronze in 100m breast during his participation in Junior Splash Leg 1 in Kuala Lumpur recently, upgraded his target to be a champion this time with a golden PB of 1:17.12 in the same event. He narrowly missed out a bronze in 50m breaststroke to his compatriot Medhavinz.

Harry Chong with a sparkling smile after his golden feat in 100m breaststroke 

Medhavinz Seew, 12, made his first medal debut as he grasped an unexpected bronze in 50m breast with a PB 36.07.

Medhanvinz was motivated with his bronze achievement in 50m breaststroke 

Sharizan Bin Shazali, 13, settled for a bronze in his favourite event, 50m backstroke. He also captured another 2 gold and 2 bronze with his team mate in the Group 2 Boys relay events.

Below is the points contributed by each swimmer. Keep up the good job.

See Full Results.


I would like to take this opportunity to congrats to all swimmers who did well in this outing and thanks to all the parents for their cooperation and supports. Heartiest appreciation to Coach Shazali, Coach Kamal for their selfless contribution and guide, and to my team mates Mr. Teo, Mr. & Mrs. Ho, Ms. Lily to make it an successful event.

IBSC would also like to thank FINIS Swimshop for sponsoring the team with a portable changing tent for the convenience of the swimmers. The swimmers just loved using the tent which saved them trouble visiting the rest rooms.

Cheers!

C.K.Wong
Assistant Team Manager

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