Tony Choi and Company had won the previous 4 x 50 meters freestyle relay for three consecutive years by a wide margin each time and were once again the marked-men in this year's race. With help from Kenny Yip, DBS's current Sportsmaster, we were joined by two teams of recent graduates, Michael Phelps-lookalikes coaxed into swimming medley relay as a handicap to challenge our more senior brothers. Competitive juices flowed as teams gauged each another and strategize their own line-ups. While some were predicting faster swim times, a few others were clearly concerned about the distance looking longer than its length.

Within more or less of two minutes, the first team of 'young guns' had easily stroked to first in 1'53.36". Second place was a photo-finish with Jerry, Casam, Albert and Desmond edging out Russell, Jonathon, Philip and Tony by a palm's length at 2'08.75" versus 2'08.95". Fourth place went to the second youngster team while 5th and 6th went to Team Philip Chan, Jason, Alex and Victor and Team Angus, Wilfred, John and Davies all putting in a strong effort as well.

Little needs to be said about why these old boys come out for this annual event. If not to witness how much faster our boys are swimming today, it is a wonderful chance to see old friends and teachers, to chuckle about each other's aging physique or simply to catch up with one another.

Thanks to everyone who participated. Chi and Edmund Poon, sorry you couldn't make it this year, hope to see you both at next year's race!

Victor Tan (80)