Egyptian duo wins gold in open water swimming championship in Tunisia

TUNIS – Egypt’s Marwan el Amrawy has won the gold medal in the 5 kilometer open water swimming championship held in Tunisia.

Lamis el Sokkary also grabbed gold in the 5 kilometre women’s competition.

Egypt snatched 30 medals in finals of the 15th CANA African Swimming Championship in Tunisia and came in the third position after South Africa and Algeria, respectively.

Egypt won seven gold medals, 10 silvers and 13 bronzes in the tournament.