The Senior School Swimming National Championships splashed into Brisbane from 26–31 July, and Somerset was right in the action! 

Seventeen talented Somerset swimmers competed at the championships, with eight representing Queensland and showcasing their skills on the national stage. The Somerset Swim Club also made waves, with 14 swimmers racing hard, including one standout swimmer representing NSW. It was an incredible week of speed, skill, and school spirit!

National Champions:

Kasia (14 yrs)
• 1st – 100m & 200m Breaststroke
• 2nd – 50m Breaststroke
• 1st – 4x50m Medley Relay

Olympia (17–19 yrs)
• 1st – 4x50m Mixed Medley Relay (New Record!)
• 2nd – 100m, 200m & 50m Breaststroke
• 2nd – 4x50m Medley Relay

Leny (16 yrs)
• 1st – 100m & 50m Breaststroke, 200m & 400m IM, 200m Breaststroke
• 3rd – 4x50m Medley Relay

Cohen (15 yrs)
• 1st 4x50m Medley Relay (New Record!)
• 1st 4x50m Mixed Medley Relay
• 2nd 100m & 50m Breaststroke
• 3rd 200m Breaststroke

Ryan (17–19 yrs)
• 1st – 100m & 200m Breaststroke, 200m IM
• 2nd – 400m IM
• 3rd – 50m Breaststroke
• 3rd – 4x50m Medley Relay

Medalists
Sophia (13 yrs) – 100m & 50m Breaststroke

Finalists
• Holly (17–19 yrs) – 5th 50m Breaststroke
• Sasha (17–19 yrs) – 4th 50m Freestyle, 4x50m Medley Relay

These results are a testament to the strength, dedication, and talent within Somerset’s swimming programme. Congratulations to all our swimmers!

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