05/05/2026
I love stories of perseverance and triumph through a tough situation and 15 year old Jemmah Roman showed tonight what a tough girl she is.
Jemmah had a phenomenal SANJ and then unfortunately tore her calf playing another sport and could not compete in many events at Seniors.
At first, I didn’t think Algeria was a good idea as we only trained 6 proper sessions before she left, but she showed that if you put your mind to the task at hand you can be triumphant.
Yes it wasn’t a PB, but she executed the race exactly as planned. Always remember in the 200m Butterly, it’s often not the person who is leading the first 100m who wins the race.
I love coaching swimmers to do the tough races as I think that’s where the Mathematics comes in and Jem split 33 , 37 , 38 , 37 and did just what she needed to do.
I am so proud of you, Jem. 200m Butterly ain’t for the faint hearted and you delivered one heck of a performance. Wish I could have been there with you. You rock!!