Bateen World Academy - ADISSA Junior D2A Round 2 Swimming Report

November 20, 2024

Bateen World Academy's young swimmers showed promising potential at the recent ADISSA Junior D2A swimming gala, securing several noteworthy performances across multiple age groups and contributing to the school's overall fifth-place finish with 65 points.

Notable Individual Performances

6-7 Years Category

• Luis Muniz emerged as one of the team's standout performers, securing a strong second place in the 25m Butterfly with a time of 34.47 seconds, earning valuable points for the team
• In the Freestyle events, Muniz continued his strong showing with a fifth-place finish (28.50s)

8 Years Category

• William Lambert led the way in the Butterfly event, claiming fourth place with a time of 31.22s
• Ana Zianov flying through her fly and earning second place with 32.81s
• In the girls' events, Antonia Ede demonstrated excellent form, securing third place in the 25m Freestyle (23.00s) and fourth place in the Butterfly (33.72s)
• Lea Sarieddine also contributed points with a fifth-place finish in the Butterfly (34.66s)

9-10 Years Category

• The girls' 10-year-old division saw Clarisse Gaehler achieve seventh place in the Freestyle (21.28s) and a solid performance in the Butterfly (32.79s)
• Tala Al Sheikh Yaseen competed well in both strokes, showing particular promise in the freestyle event

Relay Events

The team showed strong collaborative spirit in the relay events:

• The 6-8 years mixed medley relay team secured fourth place with a time of 2:12.34
• The 9-10 years girls' medley relay team performed admirably, finishing sixth in 1:57.03

Team Overview

Bateen World Academy's overall fifth-place finish in the competition demonstrates the depth of talent within the school's swimming program. The team showed particular strength in the younger age groups, with multiple point-scoring performances in the 6-8 years categories.

Looking Ahead

With several promising performances from younger swimmers, particularly in the freestyle and butterfly events, the future looks bright for Bateen World Academy's swimming program. The strong showing in relay events also highlights the team's collaborative spirit and depth of talent across all age groups.

The coaching staff will undoubtedly be encouraged by the determination and technique shown by their young swimmers, particularly in the more technically demanding butterfly events. As these young athletes continue to develop, Bateen World Academy's swimming program appears well-positioned for future success.