Swimming makes Commonwealth Games history

It was the first time swimming won a medal at the Commonwealth Games for both junior and senior competitions.  Botswana Swimming Sport Association (BSSA) president, Ruth Van Der Merwe told Mmegi Sport that winning a medal at such a stage meant a lot to Freeman, his family and swimming in the country. She said the performance also means people would start taking swimming seriously.

“It also inspires young swimmers to aim higher and that Botswana can produce World class swimmers. Freeman is 16 years and he works hard everyday. His hard work is now bearing fruit and this is the beginning of bigger things to come. All he needs is somebody to keep an eye on him,” she said.