Barracuda Club swimmer Taichi Vakasama seems to be chasing down every splash and clocking the fastest time in the 200 meters open event at the Damodar Aquatic Center on June 2nd, 2017. Photo:Jone Luvenitoga<\/p>\n
National rep Taichi Vakasama is using the Fiji Swimming Age Group National Championship as a preparation platform for the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games (CYG) in the Bahamas on July 19-23. <\/p>\n
Coming fourth in the 2015 CYG in Apia, Samoa, Vakasama is aiming for a medal on July 19-23. <\/p>\n
The national champs has been a challenge for me because the water is really cold and muscles get numb easily, Vakasama said. <\/p>\n
But I think that has really pushed me to give my best and also I always remember how much my family is doing for me bringing me here, so I want to live up to their expectations. <\/p>\n
With the CYG, I am thankful for this nationals because it has tested me and helped me in my preparations. <\/p>\n
I am using this as a training ground for me and getting more experience and having other countries like Tonga and Samoa really lifts the standard as well. <\/p>\n
In the last CYG I came fourth and I know as a swimmer that I can do better than that which is why I have been working extra hard. <\/p>\n
This time I want to get a medal, whether it is bronze or silver or gold, I just want a medal at least. <\/p>\n
I am confident that I can do it and I just need to keep training and doing my best and I am thankful that competitions like the Age Group Nationals provide a platform for me to improve as a swimmer. <\/p>\n
Edited by Leone Cabenatabua <\/p>\n
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