Medal drought smashed by youngsters

Germiston High School rowers take gold at championships.

The winning double in JM u-15 2x (Doubles) was Germiston High School’s Lwazi Zwane (left) and Tshepo Mohale, whoare seen with their coaches surrounding them after their historic win.

The JM u-19 2x (doubles) pair, who placed fourth in their final, are Sepitle Leshila (left) and Mihlali Nene.

Celebrating their big win. Germiston High School pupils were thrilled with Lwazi Zwane and Tshepo Mohale’s success.

Jasper Matthews was the first sculler from Germiston High School to make the A final in the JM u-19 1x (scull) event in a long time.

The thrilled coaches are Mosa Leballo (left), Lebohang Mashigo, Jabu Khumalo (head coach) and Elzanne Dietrich (conditioning coach). Matthew Kgare was not present when the photo was taken.