Mbombela's 79-year-old veteran swimmer wins world title!
A 79-year-old veteran swimmer from Mbombela claimed a gold medal during the World Aquatics Masters Championships in Japan.
Geraldine Janssens, a 79-year-old from Mbombela, made Mpumalanga and the whole of South Africa proud when she won a gold medal during the World Aquatics Masters Championships in Japan.
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According to the Lowvelder, Janssens had already been making waves within the Mpumalanga and South African swimming scene before claiming her world title.
The 79-year-old set her sights on the 200m backstroke after her 36-hour flight to the Fukuoka City in Japan on 7 August.
Janssens managed to claim the title after she finished with a time of 3:44, which was eight seconds faster than her closest competition.
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Janssens was elated with her efforts, but is glad to be back to enjoy some rest after the journey, the Lowvelder reports.
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