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Peerless Mghoi cruises to women's backstroke victory, defends title for fourth time

Absa Swim Team captain Valentine Mghoi on her way to defending Women's 50m Backstroke gold in the Interbank Games at Kasarani Acquatic Stadium at the weekend [Courtesy]

'Backstroke Queen' Valentine Mghoi proved peerless as she cruised through the waters to win the women's 50m backstroke at the Kasarani Aquatic Stadium in Nairobi .

The Absa Swim Team captain clocked 49.15 to not only set a new Meet Record in the ongoing 39th edition of the Interbank Games in Nairobi, but to also successfully defend her title for the fourth year in a row at the annual banking institutions sports.

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