Suzaan van Biljon claims Women’s 100m breast-stroke title: 2011 All African Games – Day four
Suzaan van Biljon of South Africa and Taki Mrabet of Tunisia gave their best attempts on day four of the 2011 All African Games at the Zimpeto National Stadium, in Maputo, Mozambique, on Thursday, September 8. The final session of the meet conducted the
Women’s 100m breast-stroke and Men’s 200m breast-stroke events.
At the beginning, South Africa's Suzaan van Biljon powered the wall in 1 minute and 10.40 seconds to win the Women’s 100m breast-stroke title. In the corresponding splash, Tunisia's Sarra Lajnef secured the silver medal on the podium by posting an inspiring
time of 1 minute and 12.78 seconds. Zimbabwe's Samantha Welch captured the bronze medal on the stage by a time of 1 minute and 15.39 seconds.
Racheal Tonjor of Nigeria settled fourth in a time of 1 minute and 15.49 seconds, whereas, Daniela Lindermeier of Namibia finished fifth in the respective meet with a time of 1 minute and 15.84 seconds. Mariam Corsini of Mozambique was placed sixth in a
time of 1 minute and 16.52 seconds, while Mu’minah Connelly of South Africa earned seventh place honours with an impressive time of 1 minute and 18.09 seconds. Last, but not the least, Elodie Poo Cheong of Mauritius finished eighth in a time of 1 minute and
20.46 seconds.
Afterwards, Tunisia’s Taki Mrabet snagged the Men’s 200m breast-stroke title on the podium by posting a winning time of 2 minutes and 16.51 seconds. After the race, Mrabet was satisfied with his individual swim in the competition. Meanwhile, Wassim Elloumi
of Tunisia took home the silver medal on the podium by submitting a captivating time of 2 minutes and 18.58 seconds.
Algeria’s Sofiane Daid took home the bronze medal with a victorious time of 2 minutes and 19.74 seconds. In the corresponding swim, Abdelkader Afane of Algeria earned fourth place honours in a time of 2 minutes and 20.81 seconds. Chad G Le Clos of South
Africa was placed fifth in a time of 2 minutes and 20.83 seconds, while Malick Fall of Senegal settled sixth in 2 minutes and 21.45 seconds.
The arena gave a huge ovation to all the participants of the competition due to their inspiring swims, while the triumphant athletes were honoured with medals and accolades after the session’s completion.
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