Swimming South Africa
The 2021 South African National Aquatic Championship will kick off with the Open Water competition at Marina Martinique in Jeffrey’s Bay from the 19th to the 21st of March.
This Open Water Championship doubles up as the official Olympic Trials, as well as qualification for the 5th FINA World Junior Open Water Swimming Championships, which will be held in the Seychelles from the 22nd to 24th August.
The top two swimmers from the men’s and women’s 10km race will be eligible for national selection, while in the Juniors’ section, the top two athletes in the 5km, 7.5km and 10km events from the relevant age groups (14-15, 16-17 and 18-19) will be considered.
Current defending champions, Michael McGlynn and Michelle Weber will lead the charge in their respective 10km races.
Weber will be up against the Eastern Cape’s Amica de Jager and KZN’s Robyn Kinghorn - De Jager will also swim in the women’s 5km race.
Event Times:
Friday, 19th March 2021:
09h00 - 10km Men
09h05 – 10km Women
13h30 – 3km Men
13h30 – 3km Men Multi Disability
Saturday, 20th March 2021:
09h00 – 7.5km Men
09h05 – 7.5km Women
13h30 – 3km Women
13h30 – 3km Women Multi Disability
15h00 – 4 x 1.25km Mixed Relay
Sunday, 21st March 2021:
09h00 – 5km Men
09h00 – 5km Men Multi Disability
11h00 – 5km Women
11h00 – 5km Women Multi Disability
issued by Swimming South Africa
