Vanuatu – trusting the process
Day 2 had seen Vanuatu pick up five personal bests and two National Records. A developing team who are clearly developing quickly and positively at these Games.
A significant element of that, is that swimmers are trusting the process and the experience that their coaching and management team bring. As 18 year old swimmer, Leo Lebot points out,
‘I’m gonna keep doing the same thing I’ve done so far, so the same routine in the morning with the same race warm up, talking to my coach, getting lots of feedback, because it’s worked really well so far.’
It’s also enjoyable to be part of the team. National Record holder Loanne Russett expands on this,
‘It’s really fun. We come from a country where the facilities are limited but you just don’t give up, you give the best of yourself. And then there’s always room for progress. Just be motivated, love your sport, keep going.’
Fantastic attitudes which are leading to success on a daily basis. Today was no different.
Day 3 gave up a further two National Records and seven personal best times across four events.
Elven Todman with 32.64 and Dani Teilemb with a time of 33.96 recorded personal bests in the Men’s 50m Butterfly. Chloe Ameara swam a personal best of 38.91 to finish in the women’s version.
Léo Lebot picked up yet another National Record in the Men’s 100m Breaststroke, stopping the clock at 1.18.56. Dani Teilemb with 1.32.22 and Robsen Dick in 1.42.31, swam personal bests in the same event.
Lou-Anne Delrieu recorded yet another National Record, this time in the Women’s 100m Breaststroke. The time being 1.32.08 to keep the momentum going for Vanuatu.
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Words & interviews: The Reporters’ Academy. Photos: Ryota Nishida & Ben Howard