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Six-Year-Old Breaks Long-Standing Atkinson Record
Published: Wednesday | December 10, 2014
Marc Stamp, Gleaner Writer
Six-year-old swimmer Christanya Shirley broke two long-standing records at the Amateur Swimming Association of Jamaica (ASAJ) Preparatory and Primary Championships at the National Stadium pool recently.
The Wolmer's Preparatory School student erased Alia Atkinson 18-year record in the 50-metre freestyle. The grade-two student won the event in 39.46 seconds to set a new mark as she bettered Atkinson's 41.94 seconds.
Shirley returned later in the day and broke Kendese Nangle's 50-metre backstroke record with a new mark of 49.97. Nangle's time was 51.82
Published: Wednesday | December 10, 2014
Marc Stamp, Gleaner Writer
Six-year-old swimmer Christanya Shirley broke two long-standing records at the Amateur Swimming Association of Jamaica (ASAJ) Preparatory and Primary Championships at the National Stadium pool recently.
The Wolmer's Preparatory School student erased Alia Atkinson 18-year record in the 50-metre freestyle. The grade-two student won the event in 39.46 seconds to set a new mark as she bettered Atkinson's 41.94 seconds.
Shirley returned later in the day and broke Kendese Nangle's 50-metre backstroke record with a new mark of 49.97. Nangle's time was 51.82
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