2022 South American Youth Games: Stingrays Swimming Services back Vladimir Woodroffe

Vladimir Woodroffe, one of the swimmers heading off to represent Guyana at the 2022 South American Youth Games, has received a contribution from Stingrays Swimming Services to boost his preparation for the event, which takes place in Rosario, Argentina, from April 28 to May 8.

A member of Dorado Speed Swim Club, Woodroffe has said he’s looking forward to representing Guyana at the multi-sport event, to improve his times and hopefully land on the podium.
With sponsorship being hard to come by, Woodroffe’s participation in the sport is dependent on his parents. Recognising this, Stingrays Swimming Services have said they are eager to help this talented mid-distance swimmer realise his fullest potential with their assistance, thereby allowing Woodroffe to focus on his exploits in the pool.
Woodroffe has thanked the company for their support, while adding that he’s working overtime to make the most of his opportunity to compete internationally.
Woodroffe has had a good showing at his previous international outing, the Barbados Swimming Association (BSA) International Invitational, where he ended the three-day event as the 13–14 age group overall winner.
Meanwhile, of the 11 medals won by Guyana at the two previous events, in Peru (2013) and Chile (2017), Linden’s Deshanna Skeete holds the country’s only gold medal.
Skeete won the girls’ 400 metres in 2017. Guyana’s total medals at the games also include four silver and six bronze.