Young swimmers make waves at Nairobi Level 2 championships

Young swimmers delivered sterling performances across multiple age groups and disciplines as the Nairobi County Swimming Association (NCSA) Level 2 Swimming Championships.

Peponi School’s Theo Bob-Jones competes in the 8-9 years 100m Short Course Butterfly category during the NCSA Level 2 Swimming Championships on October 19, 2026. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

The three-day championship, held from October 16 to 18, 2026, attracted swimmers from clubs and schools across Nairobi, with Braeburn Swimming Club emerging as the leading force in the women’s standings while St Hannah’s Schools impressed in relay events and the younger age categories.

Braeburn topped the women’s medal standings with 20 gold, 10 silver and five bronze medals, underlining its strength across individual races. Sailfish Swim Club finished second with 11 gold, five silver and one bronze, followed by Seahorses Aquatic Centre with nine gold, four silver and nine bronze medals.

Source: The Standard Sports