Ahmed Hussein claims Men’s 200m back-stroke crown: Day three – 2011 All African Games
Ahmed Hussein of South Africa put up a great performance on day three of the 2011 All African Games at Zimpeto National Stadium, in Maputo, Mozambique, on Wednesday, September 7, 2011. The session of the meet conducted the Men’s 200m back-stroke and Women’s
400m freestyle finals.
In the corresponding race, Hussein hit the wall in 2 minute and 01.74 seconds win the gold medal. More importantly, Hussein thrashed down his previous best meet record of 2 minutes and 02.46 seconds, set back in 2007. After the swim, Ahmed was pleased with
his individual performance in the competition.
In the meantime, Charl Crous of South Africa took home silver medal on the podium by posting a matchless time of 2 minutes and 01.88 seconds, whereas, Taki Mrabet of Tunisia earned bronze medal on the podium by submitting an impressive time of 2 minutes
and 05.19 seconds. Mohammed Hussein of Egypt earned fourth place honours in a time of 2 minutes and 08.34 seconds.
Youghorta Haddad of Algeria settled fifth in a time of 2 minutes and 10.64 seconds, whereas, Emile R Bakale Congo Brazzaville was placed sixth in a time of 2 minutes and 17.53 seconds. Nicholas Burnett of Zimbabwe earned seventh place honours in a time of
2 minutes and 24.31 seconds. Last, but not the least, Carlos Alberto of Angola wound up eighth after he touched the finishing wall and ended his swim in the respective meet with a time of 2 minutes and 31.70 seconds.
Secondly, the Women’s 400m freestyle title was taken over by South Africa's Roxanne Tammadge with a victorious time of 4 minutes and 19.73 seconds. In the meantime, Tunisia's Sarra Lajnef earned silver medal on the podium by posting a riveting time of 4
minutes and 20.75 seconds and South Africa's Rene Warnes snared bronze medal by submitting an impressive time of 4 minutes and 21.58 seconds.
The arena gave a huge ovation to all swimmers, while the winners were awarded medals and accolades for their performances after the session’s completion.
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