Blenheim Swimming Club’s junior swimmers made a big impression at the annual Wellington Junior Championships on 17-18 October.
Seven swimmers representing the club at Coastlands Aquatic Centre on the Kapiti Coast, where more than 200 swimmers aged 12 and under competed in a fast-paced weekend of racing.
The Blenheim team delivering an outstanding performance.
Leading the medal charge was Riley Guildford, who enjoyed a phenomenal meet, claiming nine gold medals. Madison McGrath who is new to the swimming scene also had a hugely successful weekend, winning six gold and two silver medals, while Freddy Guildford added a gold, silver and bronze medal to the medal tally.
The wider team also produced some impressive performances. Harriet d’Auvergne rounded out the weekend with personal best times in all seven of her events, finishing inside the top 10 in every race. Alison Hall also achieved personal best times in all eight of her events, coming close to the top placings on several occasions. Casey Spencer had an exceptional race in the 100 backstroke placing third only missing the podium due to out of area rules. Annabelle Hook attended her first large meet and achieved some fantastic personal best times.
Across the weekend, the Blenheim swimmers demonstrated determination, sportsmanship and the results of their hard work in training. Their combined efforts contributed to an impressive fourth-place finish for Blenheim Swimming Club in the overall points standings out of 18 teams.
