Jiao and Bergh take ludorum prizes at national championship

The Namibia Aquatic Sports Federation (Nasfed)’s national open water swimming championship showcased thrilling races at Lake Oanob near Rehoboth on Saturday and Sunday.

Tight finishes, standout individual performances, and strong team efforts marked the weekend’s event, which was made possible by the Pupkewitz Foundation.

Swimmers of Dolphins and Aqua dominated across age groups and distances.

Naan Jiao (Dolphins) and Madison Bergh of Aqua was named the victor and victrix ludorum of the national championship.

Nasfed president Riaan Steyn expressed appreciation to all officials and other stake holders that contributed to making the event a success.

Some of the dominant distance performances included:



10 km winners

Boys 14-15: Naan Jiao (Dolphins) – 2:23:32.

Boys 16-17: Alex Marggraff (Dolphins) – 2:20:17.



7.5 km winners

Boys 14-15: Naan Jiao (Dolphins) – 1:44:10, and Rodney Feris (Dolphins) close behind.

Boys 16-17: Alex Marggraff (Dolphins) – 1:43:22.

Girls 14-15: Candice Rey (Aqua) – 1:52:52.

Girls 16-17: Madison Bergh (Aqua) – 1:47:28.



Fast 3 km races

Boys 14-15: Riley Bergh (Aqua) – 45:28.

Boys 16-17: Alex Marggraff (Dolphins) – 44:26.

Girls 14-15: Zafari Zeidler and Lara Steyn (Dolphins) – tie, 45:59.

Girls 18-19: Carissa Steyn (Dolphins) – 44:28.



5 km winners

Boys 14-15: Naan Jiao (Dolphins) – 1:06:37.

Boys 16-17: Alex Marggraff (Dolphins) – 1:10:51.

Girls 14-15: Sandra Schnebel (Dolphins) – 1:15:44.

Girls 16-17: Madison Bergh (Aqua) – 1:10:57.

Girls 18-19: Carissa Steyn (Dolphins) – 1:15:35.



400m winners

Boys 11-13: Arden McNab – 7:49.

Girls 9-13: Katja Dippenaar – 7:16.



3 km Knockout Series winners

Boys 11-13 1.5 km: Aiden Diehl – 20:49.

Men 14-15 1.5 km: Naan Jiao – 20:44.

Men 16-17 1.5 km: James Langford – 20:59.

Girls 11-13 1.5 km: Laila Joubert – 22:53.

Women 14-15 1.5 km: Ainoa Naukosho – 21:20.

Women 16-17 1.5 km: Madison Bergh – 21:19.

Women 18-19 1.5 km: Carissa Steyn – 21:40.



1 km and 500 m knockouts

Men’s 1 km: Naan Jiao – 14:15.

Women’s 1 km: Madison Bergh – 14:33.

Men’s 500m: Rodney Feris – 6:08.

Women’s 500m: Madison Bergh – 6:40.



Senior and Masters

3 km, men 45-54 & 55-64: Peter & Mark Brinkmann – 53:19.

1.5 km, women 25-44: Liza-Mari von Schauroth – 28:17.

1.5 km, women 45-54: Sharee Kock – 31:59.



Final Individual Rankings



Women

1 Madison Bergh, Aqua (70 points).

2 Carissa Steyn, Dolphins (61).

3 Candice Rey, Aqua (50).

4 Zafari Zeidler, Dolphins (40).



Men

1 Naan Jiao, Dolphins (68).

2 Alex Marggraff, Dolphins (56).

3 Rodney Feris, Aqua (36).

3 Liam Kinnaird, Dolphins (36).



Combined Top 3

1 Madison Bergh (70).

2 Naan Jiao (68).

3 Carissa Steyn (61).



Team Rankings

1 Dolphins Swimming Club (311 points).

2 Aqua Swimming & Fitness Club (168).

3 Marlins Swimming Club (58).

4 Non-affiliated swimmers (54).