Somerset Swim Club Celebrates Outstanding Success at 2026 National Age Championships

Somerset Swim Club has delivered an exceptional performance at the 2026 National Age Championships, finishing 11th overall from more than 200 clubs in one of the country's premier swimming competitions. The result reflects the depth, talent and dedication of the Club, with swimmers achieving national records, state records, podium finishes and numerous top-10 performances across the week.

Leading the charge was Leny, whose remarkable campaign included four individual national titles, multiple Australian, Australian All Comers and Queensland records, as well as gold in the 4x50m State Mixed Medley Relay.

Koa also enjoyed a standout championships, claiming four national titles, including an Australian and Queensland record in the 50m Breaststroke, while Chelsea, Cohen and Sophia each secured national titles in their respective events.

The Club's medal tally was further strengthened by outstanding performances from Levi, Kasia and Danny, who all reached the podium, while many other Somerset swimmers recorded top-10 finishes and personal best performances against the nation's best age-group competitors.

Beyond the medals, the Championships provided invaluable experience for every Somerset swimmer who represented the Club. From relay performances to personal milestones, every athlete contributed to an outstanding week of racing and demonstrated the commitment, resilience and team spirit that define Somerset Swim Club.

The Club also celebrates the selection of Leny and Coach Chris Urquhart for the Junior Pan Pacific Championships, along with Koa's selection in the Oceania Team, well-deserved recognition following an exceptional national campaign.

Congratulations to all swimmers who represented Somerset with such pride and professionalism. A special thank you also goes to coaches Chris Urquhart and Ash Callus for their leadership and support throughout the Championships.

🥇 National Champions

Leny (16)
🥇 100m Breaststroke* (Australian & Australian All Comers Record | Queensland Record)
🥇 200m Breaststroke* (Australian All Comers Record | Queensland Record)
🥇 200m Individual Medley* (Australian & Australian All Comers Record | Queensland Record)
🥇 400m Individual Medley* (Australian Record | Queensland Record)
🥇 4 x 50m State Mixed Medley Relay


Koa (15)
🥇 50m Freestyle
🥇 100m Freestyle
🥇 50m Breaststroke* (Australian Record | Queensland Record)
🥇 100m Breaststroke
🥈 4 x 50m State Freestyle Relay


Chelsea (15)
🥇 200m Breaststroke
🥇 400m Individual Medley
🥉 100m Breaststroke


Cohen (15)
🥇 200m Breaststroke
🥈 50m Breaststroke
🥈 100m Breaststroke


Sophia (13)
🥇 100m Breaststroke
4th 50m Breaststroke
4th 200m Breaststroke

Podium Performances

Levi (14)
🥈 200m Breaststroke
🥈 4 x 50m State Medley Relay
🥉 50m Breaststroke
🥉 100m Breaststroke
🥉 200m Individual Medley

Kasia (14)
🥈 50m Breaststroke
🥈 100m Breaststroke
5th 200m Breaststroke

Danny (16)
🥈 200m Butterfly
4th 400m Individual Medley
Five additional Top 10 finishes

Top 10 Finishes

Outstanding Top 10 performances were also achieved by:

Summer – 6th 100m Backstroke, 6th 200m Backstroke, 9th 50m Backstroke
Martin – 8th 200m Breaststroke
Lihwa – 7th 100m Breaststroke, 12th 50m Breaststroke
Liyng – 6th 200m Butterfly, 10th 100m Butterfly
Danny – Additional Top 10 finishes in freestyle, butterfly and individual medley events