Swimmers representing the Abu Dhabi Aquatic Club collected 23 medals during the morning session of the second day at the بطولة العين الدولية للسباحة, led by five gold medals across multiple age groups.
A total of 356 swimmers representing 37 nationalities and 26 clubs and academies have entered the weekend meet. The morning events showcased intense competition across backstroke, breaststroke, and individual medley races.
The morning session featured 18 additional podium finishes for the Abu Dhabi contingent beyond their top-tier victories, splitting those medals evenly between nine silver and nine bronze awards.
Gold Medal Performances Across Age Brackets
The club’s five gold medals came through four distinct competitors. Albert Posidio topped the podium in the 200-meter individual medley for the 15-and-over age category. Saif Al Najjar secured the gold medal in the 50-meter backstroke for the same senior age group.
In the 13-year-old division, Jaskristof Hernandez claimed victory in the 100-meter breaststroke. Meanwhile, Maria Lopez led the club’s female competitors by capturing two individual gold medals in the 50-meter and 200-meter backstroke events for 13-year-old swimmers, making her the club’s most decorated gold medalist of the morning session.
Official Attendance and Awards Presentation
Ali Al Kaabi, a board member of the UAE Swimming Federation, attended the morning session. He participated directly in the medal ceremonies, presenting awards to the top three finishers across several competitive heats.
The morning results highlight the competitive presence of the club’s swimmers in various age groups and their ability to compete for top positions in light of the participation of clubs and academies from inside and outside the country.
Evening Schedule and Weekend Finale
Competition resumes with the evening session on Saturday, leading up to the conclusion of the first edition of the tournament on Sunday. Abu Dhabi Aquatic Club swimmers enter the final rounds aiming to pad their medal count and solidify their standing against visiting clubs.
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