First International Competition in Livorno
Aquahub Malta recently travelled to Livorno, Italy from the 18th–22nd March with a team of 18 swimmers led by Coach Rosi and Head Coach Julian Harding, competing against some of the strongest swimmers and clubs in Italy.
The competition provided an excellent opportunity for the squad to gain valuable international racing experience ahead of the Easter Meets taking place at the beginning of April. Racing at this level challenged the swimmers across all events and gave the team important exposure to a highly competitive environment.
Despite the high standard of competition, Aquahub swimmers produced a number of strong performances and personal best times throughout the week.
Personal Best Performances:
Sienna Sammut
50m Backstroke – 33.98 → 33.38
Russell Grixti
200m Individual Medley – 2:21.79
Nathan Chika Onwuzuluigbo
50m Butterfly – 28.98
Kayzen Zammit
1500m Freestyle – 17:50
100m Freestyle – 59.9
50m Freestyle – 28.1
Caine Schembri
200m Breaststroke – 2:32.02
100m Freestyle – 55.47
Scarlett Yilmaz
200m Breaststroke – 3:02.46
Kaitlyn Muscat
200m Freestyle – 2:22.14
Michela Camilleri
400m Freestyle – 4:53.46
Martina Galea
50m Butterfly – 30.32
100m Freestyle – 1:04.62
Mason Vassallo
50m Butterfly 29.53
50m Freestyle – 28.20
100m Freestyle – 1:01.61
200m Butterfly – 2:25.55
Nicholas Facciol Milyutina
50m Butterfly – 29.58
Oskar Schmidt
200m Individual Medley – 2:16.03
50m Freestyle – 25.96
Head Coach Julian Harding stated that the competition was another important step in the development of the squad, with swimmers gaining valuable experience racing against elite-level opposition while continuing to show positive progress in training and competition. The focus now shifts towards the upcoming Easter Meets and the long-term preparation for the National Championships taking place at the end of June/beginning July.
We would like to thank Sport Malta and MOC for the athletes funding of the trip, also Physio Suite for their endless care and help of our athletes.
