None of the swimming branches succeeded in donating medals for the Banyuwangi contingent on the first day of the competition in the swimming pool at the Tawang Alun sports hall, Banyuwangi, yesterday (6/6). Chairman of the Indonesian Swimming Association (BREAST) Banyuwangi, I Gede Eka Darmayana, who witnessed the match live said, actually there is hope for Arin Nahda Zhafira who jumped into the freestyle number 400 daughter meters.
Newly aged athlete 11 That year, he made it into the final round and competed with Ellen Andrea Sutandar from the city of Surabaya. “They are chasing to reach the finish,said Gede. He was sure Arin would win bronze at that time. According to Gede, Arin only loses physical strength to his enemy.
Dear, The Penganjuran Elementary School student only managed to occupy the fourth position with time 5 minute 9 second. Or three seconds slower than triple champion Ellen Andrea with time 5 minute six seconds. Sidoarjo won first prize on behalf of Dea Salsabila Putri with time 4 minute 49 second.
Gresik's second position was represented by Dea Hidayati with time 5 minute. Apart from Arin, Banyuwangi athlete who managed to penetrate the final is Andhie Rifky. Unfortunately he did not manage to occupy the top three in the number 400 men's freestyle meters. The athlete with the nickname Kiky had to settle for sixth place with time 4 minute 5 second.
Meanwhile, Anggun Cahyaning Putri who jumped on 100 meters backstroke and Jane Gwenogia Jandoko in number 100 meter freestyle already eliminated in the preliminary round. Gede stated that there is still hope for two numbers until the swimming competition ends, that is 800 meter women's freestyle which will take place today.
“Representative athlete 800 meter freestyle is Arin,Gede said. Besides that, on the last day (8/6) hope is in the numbers 1500 meter. Andhie Rifky will represent Banyuwangi in that number. (radar)
