Swimmers are State Champs

SCHOOL SPORT VICTORIA

STATE SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS

On Thursday 1 May, the CMCB Swim Team competed at the SSV State Swimming Championships at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre. An early departure from Bendigo allowed the team to beat the Melbourne traffic and arrive at the venue in time to complete a warm-up and prepare for a big day of racing.

With 18 students qualifying for these State Championships, a jam-packed program awaited. All team members were keen to compete against the best in the State, as they focused on their events and on supporting each other. As the 23 events that CMCB participated in came and went, several highlights were experienced, resulting in some terrific outcomes.

State Champion

Zarah Reynolds capped off her CMCB swimming year with another brilliant meet. For the second year running, she claimed the title of individual State Champion, winning gold in both the 16-Year Girls 50m Freestyle and the 50m Backstroke.

State Champions

Our 16-Year Girls Freestyle Relay team delivered a fantastic performance. Holly Hembrow gave the team a flying start with a 28.8, touching the wall first in the first leg. Hollie Watson then maintained the lead with a stellar swim, and a seamless transition to Amelia Kelly allowed her to consolidate the now two-body-length advantage. Zarah Reynolds then powered home to secure the win for the team. Congratulations, girls, on becoming this year’s State Champions!

State Runners-up

Mila Abley swam beautifully to secure a podium finish in the 14-Year Girls 50m Breaststroke. Her time of 37.67 earned her second place and the title of State Runner-up.

Zarah Reynolds continued her strong form in the Open Age 100m Backstroke. To finish second as a Year 10 student was an incredible achievement.

Congratulations, Zarah, on becoming a State Runner-up with a time of 1:08.84.

3rd Placings

• Miller Nihill -17 Yr 50m Butterfly – 3rd
• Zarah Reynolds, Audrey Hogan, Holly Hembrow, Amelia Kelly -15–16 Yr Girls Medley Relay – 3rd

Individual Results

• Miller Nihill – 17 Yr 50m Butterfly – 3rd. 17 Yr 50m Backstroke – 7th
• Holly Hembrow – 16–20 Yr 200m Freestyle – 8th, 12–20 Yr 400m Freestyle – 7th
• Amelia Kelly – 12–15 Yr 200m Freestyle – 6th
• Mila Abley – 12–20 Yr 100m Breaststroke – 5th, 14 Yr 50m Breaststroke – State Runner-Up, 14 Yr 50m Backstroke – 6th
• Audrey Hogan – 15 Yr 50m Breaststroke – 7th
• Zarah Reynolds – 16 Yr 50m Freestyle – State Champion, 16 Yr 50m Backstroke – State Champion, 12–20 Yr 100m Backstroke – State Runner-Up, 16 Yr 50m Breaststroke – 4th, 16–20 Yr 100m Freestyle – 4th
• Tom Hembrow – 14 Yr 50m Butterfly – 8th
• Ella Tyrrell – 14 Yr 50m Freestyle – 6th
• Hollie Watson – 15 Yr 50m Backstroke – 6th

Relay Results

• 12–14 Yr Boys Medley Relay – 7th
  Alexander Dobie, Oliver Jamieson, Tom Hembrow, Benjamin Spicer
• 14 Yr Girls Freestyle Relay – 5th
  Ella Tyrrell, Mila Abley, Morgan Westbrook, Molly Doherty
• 14 Yr Boys Freestyle Relay – 8th
  Tom Hembrow, Alexander Dobie, Benjamin Spicer, Fletcher Stevenson
• 15–16 Yr Girls Medley Relay – 3rd
  Zarah Reynolds, Audrey Hogan, Holly Hembrow, Amelia Kelly
• 16 Yr Girls Freestyle Relay – State Champions
  Zarah Reynolds, Holly Hembrow, Amelia Kelly, Hollie Watson
• 17 Yr Boys/Mixed Freestyle Relay – 8th
  Miller Nihill, Cash Caldis, Charlie Harrop, Audrey Hogan

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 4th overall out of 91 schools, a result that the entire school community can be extremely proud of.

TEAM: Holly Hembrow, Cash Caldis, Alexander Dobie, Charlie Harrop, Zarah Reynolds, Amelia Kelly, Hollie Watson, Fletcher Stevenson, Oliver Jamieson, Tom Hembrow, Ella Tyrrell, Mila Abley, Audrey Hogan, Miller Nihill, Morgan Westbrook, Molly Doherty, Benjamin Spicer