Congratulations to the four Howick Prep learners who have recently participated in the KwaZulu-Natal Canoe Union Sprinting Championships at Nagel Dam. Tanith Cameron, Ruben Crous, Gabriel Gonzales and Rorke Bain.
Ruben Crous (Grade 3) received three bronze medals for finishing in third place in three canoe sprinting events (Under 10 Boys 200m, 500m and 2000m guppy races) on Sunday 10 March at Nagle dam. He finished in fourth place in the 1000m race. He participated in the KwaZulu-Natal Canoe Union Sprinting Championships as a member of the Midmar Canoe Club and Midlands Paddling School.
The previous weekend Ruben participated in the second Guppy league race on the Lions river. He finished this 3.5 km race in 6th position in the U10 boys category. Gabriel Gonzalez (Grade 4 learner at Howick Preparatory School) finished 3rd in this age category despite having a problem with his pedals during the race.
Sunday was KZN sprints at Nagel Dam. Tanith did extremely well in a big and competitive field. Her results were 8th in 1000m, 9th in 500m and 8th in her 200m. In the 2000m race Tanith was pushed out of her boat and fell in. She then helped the girl who bumped her boat over try and save her boat from sinking. The girl also panicked and Tanith got her to hold onto her boat. Tanith and the girl were rescued and brought to shore. Tanith then emptied her boat and promptly got in and despite the other paddlers already on their way back from the first beacon, paddled her heart out to catch up and pass the last two paddlers. She was drained and tired from the beginning of her race mishap but finished the 2000m despite all odds packed against her.
Well done to these four learners.
Suprema Quaero
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