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25/02/2022

Reasons to be Proud - #R2bP: Chelsey Cooke, a first year Human Movement Science student, recently represented South Africa at the Africa Lifesaving Championships in Alexandria, Egypt.

Team SA were the overall winners and Chelsey came first in the Tube Rescue, fourth in Beach Flags and fifth in Long Run (2km). She also participated in the Beach Runs and Surf & Rescue events.

Chelsey, who matriculated at Collegiate Girls High School in 2021, represented the EP team in Lifesaving and is a member of Kings Beach Surf Lifesaving Club, where she has been Top Competitor over many years. She specialises in the beach events, but also participates in the sea events.  

Chelsey’s brother Keegan, is also a top-notch lifesaving competitor.

Contact information
Ms Elma de Koker
Internal Communication Practitioner
Tel: 041-504 2160
elma.dekoker@mandela.ac.za