Ahmed Hussein and Roxanne Tammadge shine in Mozambique: 2011 All African Games – Day three
Day three of the 2011 All African Games got off to a flying start with the scintillating swim of South African athlete, Ahmed Hussein, at the Zimpeto National Stadium, in Maputo, Mozambique, on Wednesday, September 7. The session of the competition organised
the Men’s 200m back-stroke and Women’s 400m freestyle final races.
In the Men’s 200m back-stroke final heat, Ahmed Hussein gave his best attempt and snagged the gold title of the podium by posting a winning time of 2 minute and 01.74 seconds. More importantly, Ahmed beat his previous best meet time of 2 minutes and 02.46
seconds, set back in 2007.
After the race, Ahmed was thrilled with his impeccable swim in the competition. Meanwhile, Charl Crous of South Africa secured the silver medal on the podium by submitting a unique time of 2 minutes and 01.88 seconds.
Taki Mrabet of Tunisia took home bronze medal by posting an inspiring time of 2 minutes and 05.19 seconds, while Mohammed Hussein of Egypt was placed fourth in 2 minutes and 08.34 seconds. Youghorta Haddad of Algeria rounded out the top five in a time of
2 minutes and 10.64 seconds.
Emile R Bakale Congo Brazzaville earned sixth place honours in a time of 2 minutes and 17.53 seconds, while Nicholas Burnett of Zimbabwe was placed seventh in the respective meet with a time of 2 minutes and 24.31 seconds. Moreover, Carlos Alberto of Angola
settled eighth in 2 minutes and 31.70 seconds.
In the meantime, Roxanne Tammadge of South Africa powered the wall in hardly 4 minutes and 19.73 seconds to win the Women’s 400m freestyle title. After the final heat, Tammadge was pleased with her swim in the meet. In the corresponding swim, Sarra Lajnef
of Tunisia took home the silver medal on the podium by submitting an exciting time of 4 minutes and 20.75 seconds. Last, but not the least, Rene Warnes of South Africa captured the bronze medal on the podium by posting a remarkable time of 4 minutes and 21.58
seconds.
The arena applauded for the matchless and intriguing swims of all swimmers, while the winners were awarded medals and accolades after the session’s completion.
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