Chennai boy Danush clinches gold

Durban

While the JSW-supported Danush earned a gold and silver in the 200m and 100m breaststroke respectively, Vedant took bronze in the 200m butterfly.

The South African National Olympic trials is a selection tournament for the rainbow nations’ swimmers for the 2016 Rio Olympics. The trials are also open to young swimmers, who compete in the youth grouping against competitors from across the country.

Danush’s clocked 2.25.42 seconds to clinch the gold and saw him earn a place in the semi-finals of the event in the open category. Incidentally, it was also a new personal best for the Chennai-based swimmer. In the 100m breaststroke, Danush’s silver medal was clinched after he recorded a time of 1.07.39 seconds.

Later, Mumbaikar Vedant clinched bronze in the 200m butterfly event.