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State Swimming Championship

On Thursday 23 April, the CMCB Swim Team competed at the SSV State Swimming Championships at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre. With 14 students qualifying for these State Championships, a busy program awaited. All team members were keen to compete against the best in the State, as they focused on their events, as well as supporting each other. CMCB swimmers were entered in 23 events, and throughout the day, there were many highlights and some terrific results recorded. 

STATE CHAMPION

Zarah Reynolds capped off her CMCB swimming year with a fantastic meet. For the second year running, she claimed the title of individual State Champion, winning gold in the 17-Year Girls 50m Freestyle. She then went on to finish 2nd (State Runner-up) in the 50m Butterfly and then 3rd in the 50m Backstroke. It was a brilliant day for Zarah, despite her discomfort with an infected eye.

STATE CHAMPIONS

Our 17-20 Year Girls Medley Relay team delivered a fantastic performance. Zarah Reynolds gave the team a flying start with a quality backstroke, leg touching the wall first in the first leg. Mila Abley then increased the lead with a stellar breaststroke leg to establish a commanding gap between herself and the next competitor. A seamless changeover to Holly Hembrow, who then went on to swim an exemplary butterfly leg to extend and consolidate a now race-winning lead. Ella Tyrrell then powered home in the freestyle leg to secure the win for the team, as well as record a SSV State Record of 2.08.70. Congratulations girls, on becoming State Champions in emphatic style!

Our 17 Year Girls 4 x 50m Freestyle Relay Team also blitzed the field in their relay, on their way to another SSV Record. With Holly Hembrow leading the team out brilliantly, the gap grew through every leg of the race. Hollie Watson was smooth as silk as she built the lead. Audrey Hogan continued the brilliant effort as she gave Zarah Reynolds a commanding lead for her to finish the race in style. The girls not only set a record, but they also finished over 10 metres ahead of their nearest competitor. It was an incredible race, and the girls should be so very proud of this result.

STATE RUNNER-UP

Mila Abley swam beautifully all day to secure a podium finish in the 15 Year Girls 50m Breaststroke. Her time of 35.98 earned her second place and the title of State Runner Up. She also raced impressively in the Open age 100m Breaststroke event to finish 3rd, swimming against competitors much older than her.

OTHER RESULTS:

Audrey Hogan

• 16 Yr 50m Breaststroke -3rd

Miller Nihill

• Open 50m Butterfly – 5th
• Open 50m Freestyle – 7th
• Open 50m Backstroke – 8th
• Open 50m Breaststroke – 8th

Hollie Watson

• 16 Yr 50m Backstroke – 4th

Ella Tyrrell

• 15 Yr 50m Freestyle – 6th

Mila Abley

• 12-15 Yr 200m Individual Medley – 4th
• 12-15 Yr 100m Freestyle – 5th
• 15 Yr 50m Backstroke – 6th

RELAY RESULTS

• 15–16 Yr Girls Medley Relay – 6th

Hollie Watson, Audrey Hogan, Morgan Westbrook, Milanke Haasbroek

• 15 Yr Girls Freestyle – 4th

Ella Tyrrell, Mila Abley, Morgan Westbrook, Zaydah MacKenzie

• Open Boys Freestyle Relay – 8th

Miller Nihill, Charlie Harrop, Luca Evans, Benny Spicer

Congratulations to all team members! The competition was fierce, and every swimmer displayed outstanding determination. The State Swimming Championships were highly competitive, and our success is a true credit to the students and families who dedicate countless hours to training.

The College finished 6th overall, a result that the entire school community can be extremely proud of.

TEAM: Holly Hembrow, Luca Evans, Miller Nihill, Charlie Harrop, Hollie Watson, Zarah Reynolds, Audrey Hogan, Benjamin Spicer, Mila Abley, Ella Tyrrell, Zaydah McKenzie
Absent from Photo: Milanke Haasbroek