Paul Kioko was the player to beat during the Coast Novice swimming gala at Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa.
In boys' Under-14 50m fly, Kioko, swimming for Oshwal Academy, won in 41.03. Kioko bagged his second gold in boys' 100m Individual Medley (IM) after winning in a time of 1:28.84.
However, Nyali Primary School, who had the highest number of swimmers, dominated in most of the categories. In boys' Under Seven 100m IM, Ethan Mbithi of Nyali Primary won in a time of 2.24.37 as Ciara Flynn of Braeburn Mombasa International School won in girls' 8-9 years 100m IM after returning 2.15.28.
Imani Wamuyu of Nyali Primary was second position after she timed 2.20.32. [Ernest Ndunda]