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Near-death experience that sparked my love for swimming

Jeff Muthuri does the 100m breaststroke at the Kiambu County Aquatics Association (KCAA) Intercounty championships held at Wood Creek School in May, 2024.
Photo credit: Pool
Geofrey Anene

By  Geoffrey Anene

Contributor

NMG Sport

What you need to know:

  • Jeff Muthuri, 24, is pursuing a Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering) degree at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) 
  • The last-born in a family of two began swimming in primary school. He swam for Mang’u up to the Central Region finals
  • Jeff has represented JKUAT as well as Genesis Swim Club in competitions
  • His achievements include being named MVP multiple times in Kenya Universities Sports Association (KUSA) swimming championships

Jeff Muthuri, 24, is pursuing a Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering) degree at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT).  The last-born in a family of two began swimming in primary school. He swam for Mang’u up to the Central Region finals.  Jeff has represented JKUAT as well as Genesis Swim Club in competitions.  His achievements include being named MVP multiple times in Kenya Universities Sports Association (KUSA) swimming championships.

You are in your fifth and final year at Jkuat, how do you juggle academics and swimming?
It is difficult but necessary since swimming is therapeutic to me. It helps me cope with the stress from my course. I normally train from 4pm to 6pm to relax my brain after studying all day, which is quite refreshing.

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