By Sports Activities Committee (SPAC)
The university encourages and trains students through sports to develop holistic skills. As a result, sports teams are performing exceptionally well both nationally and across the continent. On February 27 – March 1, the Dolphins Swim Club (USIDO) delivered a commanding performance at the Nairobi County Swimming Association Level 3 Age Group Swimming Championships, held at Kiota School. The team’s efforts were particularly dominant in the Men’s division, where they secured a total of ten medals – seven gold and three silver – earning them a prestigious fifth-place ranking in the overall men’s medal standings.
The team’s success was driven by a deep roster of talent in the 19 & Over category, with players contributing strongly across multiple events. The division’s top rankings included a total of 16 points earned by the highest-scoring performer, who won gold in the 50m and 100m Butterfly, 50m and 100m Backstroke, and 50m and 100m Freestyle. The second-highest scorer added six points to the team total, claiming gold in the 100m Individual Medley and silver in the 50m Butterfly, 50m Backstroke, and 50m Freestyle. A third player contributed four points, highlighted by a gold medal in the 50m Breaststroke and a third-place finish in the 100m Freestyle. Additionally, the team delivered a solid performance in the 19 & Over 50m Freestyle, clocking a time of 29.62, which earned a notable 315 FINA points, reinforcing USIDO’s competitive presence in the sprint disciplines.
Furthermore, USIDO showcased their collective strength in the relay events, claiming victory in the Boys 12-13 4x50m Medley Relay, finishing with a time of 2:17.17. Additionally, the Boys 12 & Over 200m Freestyle Relay team worked together to achieve a final time of 2:13.79. This balanced display of individual sprinting prowess and coordinated relay execution cemented the Dolphins’ reputation as a top-tier contender in the Nairobi swimming circuit.
