ESWATINI’S ‘GD6’ STRIKES GOLD IN DUBAI

MBABANE – He keeps making the country proud.

This is the story of Eswatini’s swimming sensation Luca ‘GD6’ Fraser, who made waves once again at the Dubai Open and Junior Swimming Championships, securing a gold medal in the 50-metre breaststroke with an impressive time of 32.53 seconds. This achievement adds to his previous success of obtaining a bronze medal in the 100-metre breaststroke on Saturday afternoon. Fraser initially won his heat in the afternoon, qualifying for the final, where he came third with a time of 33.17 seconds.

Eswatini Swimming Association (ESA) interim president and coach Welcome Nhlabatsi said  ‘GD6’ performance was impressive and demonstrated his dedication and talent. Nhlabatsi expressed pride in the swimmer’s achievements and believed that his success would inspire other swimmers in Eswatini to pursue their dreams and compete at higher levels. “This medal holds significant meaning for all of us - Luca, myself, and the entire country. It serves as a testament to our presence on the global stage and the potential that lies within our nation.

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"On a personal level, it brings me immense joy and pride to witness Luca’s growth and success. I am incredibly grateful to his parents for their support and dedication to his training and development. Moreover, I would like to extend our sincerest appreciation to Viva Water for their generous sponsorship, which enabled us to travel to Dubai and participate in this prestigious event. Their contribution has been invaluable, and we are truly thankful for their support. Luca’s achievements are a reflection of the collective efforts of everyone involved and we will continue to work together to elevate Eswatini’s presence in the world of swimming,” he said.

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