St Philomena College Bags Runners’ Trophy at Mangalore University Inter-Collegiate Swimming Competition

Puttur, 18 October: In a remarkable display of aquatic prowess, St Philomena College Men’s Swimming Team bagged the Runners’ Trophy at the Mangalore University Inter-Collegiate Swimming Competition held today at the St Aloysius Swimming Pool in Mangalore.

Shishil Gowda, a first-year BA student, was a standout performer, clinching four medals. He claimed silver in the 4×100 freestyle relay, 4×100 medley relay, and 4×200 freestyle relay events, and added a bronze in the 200m butterfly.

Anvesh Rai, a second-year B.Com. student, contributed to the team’s silver medals in the 4×100 freestyle relay, 4×100 medley relay, and 4×200 freestyle relay. Additionally, Tanvier Pinto, another second-year B.Com. student, secured silver medals in the same relay events. He also earned a bronze in the 400-metre freestyle and 200-metre freestyle.

Thrishul Gowda, a third-year BA student, was a dominant force in the pool, bagging an impressive seven medals. He played a crucial role in the silver medals for the 4×100 freestyle relay, 4×100 medley relay, and 4×200 freestyle relay. Thrishul showcased his individual talent by securing silver medals in the 1500m freestyle, 400m freestyle, and 200m freestyle, along with a bronze in the 100m freestyle and 100m breaststroke, said Mr Elias Pinto, Physical Education Director of the College.

The outstanding achievements of these athletes were lauded by the college administration. The Very Rev. Fr Lawrence Mascarenhas, the College Correspondent, along with Principal Rev. Dr Antony Prakash Monteiro and Campus Director Rev. Fr Stany Pinto, congratulated the swimmers for their exceptional performance and expressed their best wishes for continued success in the future.