Swimming
2024 NSW State Short Course Championships
| Team Pymble Results | 2024 |
| Gold medals | 6 |
| Silver medals | 5 |
| Bronze medals | 1 |
| Relay medals | 2 |
| Top 10 finishes | 2121 |
| Total competitors | 14 |
The swimmers from the Pymble contingent of Knox Pymble Swim Club (KPSC) delivered an incredible performance at the 2024 State Short Course Championships, helping KPSC secure first place for the overall point score! While the statistics above display some impressive results, they don’t fully capture the toughness, skill, resilience, supportiveness, and professionalism displayed by our athletes. They stood up behind the blocks and gave everything for their team, wearing their club cap with pride.
Looking back at their performances at Metro just six weeks ago, you might have wondered how they could top those results. Well, they not only surpassed them, but they also annihilated them and did so in style! Even the younger Engine swimmers, who smashed their personal bests at Metro, found a way to shave off more seconds at State.
The Pride Squad achieved their goal of reaching the “next level.” We saw marked improvements in self-management, confident race planning, and smart execution. Their self-analysis is improving as well, making it refreshing to have productive and quality conversations with our Pymble athletes. What’s even more impressive? They’re comfortable with failure, seeing it as part of their growth.
A huge thank you to coaches Sara, Michelle, and especially Leanne. Having you back on pool deck made a world of difference. Your expert guidance and support pushed our athletes toward success. When we have people like you lifting us up, success is inevitable!
We also want to extend our gratitude to the parents who toughed it out in the stands and helped on pool deck with timekeeping or officiating during what was a marathon weekend. Your support was invaluable in making these results possible. Additionally, thank you to KPSC for your ongoing support and to Pymble Ladies’ College for providing us with top tier coaching and world-class facilities. Swimming at Pymble is truly a journey.
While we are thrilled with the results, we are even more proud of the camaraderie, personal growth, and the fun and laughter shared along the way. Swimming teaches us to handle the highs, the lows, and everything in between, all while immersed in the great element of water alongside friends. The skills learned here will undoubtedly set our swimmers up for future success—both in and out of the pool.
Congratulations to all our swimmers. You were brilliant, and I had an amazing time with each of you. Now it’s time for a well-earned break to refresh your minds and bodies. Enjoy some lazy sleep-ins, social time, and a chance to catch up on studies. We’ll be back in the water soon, ready for more.
From Leanne Speechley, Head Coach – Swimming
I’d like to congratulate Coach Rafael for his expert knowledge, programming, and commitment to the swimmers. The respect he has from the athletes is evident as they endeavour to give all they have in his honour. It was a pleasure coaching alongside you and seeing the growth in your coaching and the calmness in which you deliver your feedback and motivation. Thank you for the time you give to the sport and for putting together this excellent report.
Thank you to Coach Sara who had two swimmers compete at the senior level. Your athletes shone bright for their first meet at big state, and this is a credit to your coaching. They displayed excellent racing skills and your assistance at the meet allowed Coach Rafael and I to see more racing. Great team effort.
Congratulations to all Pymble Girls who competed:
Lily Barlow (Year 11), Megan Chia (Year 8), Jennifer Chong (Year 11), Annalise Chow (Year 10), Arabella Cox (Year 12), Jessica Croll (Year 11), Piper Gregory-Reid (Year 12), Annie Liu (Year 8), Lily Lockhart (Year 11), Ruby Pickthall (Year 10), Charlotte Sadler (Year 7), Keira Smith (Year 11), Sarah Tian (Year 10), Indianna Vale (Year 9).
Top Three Point Scorers:
Megan Chia (Year 8) – 228 points
Keira Smith (Year 11) – 145 points
Sarah Tian (Year 10) – 137 points
Top 10 Results – Pymble students
Lily Barlow (Year 11)
5th 800m Freestyle
Megan Chia (Year 8)
1st 50m Butterfly
1st 100m Butterfly
1st 200m Freestyle
1st 100m Freestyle
1st 100m Individual Medley
2nd 50m Freestyle
4th 50m Backstroke
Arabella Cox (Year 12)
10th 50m Backstroke
Piper Gregory – Reid (Year 12)
10th 100m Individual Medley
Lily Lockhart (Year 11)
8th 200m Breaststroke
Ruby Pickthall (Year 10)
10th 200m Freestyle
Charlotte Sadler (Year 7)
5th 50m Backstroke
6th 50m Freestyle
6th 200m Breaststroke
7th 100m Individual Medley
10th 50m Breaststroke
Keira Smith (Year 11)
2nd 100m Freestyle
3rd 50m Butterfly
4th 100m Backstroke
4th 100m Butterfly
4th 50m Backstroke
5th 50m Freestyle
Sarah Tian (Year 10)
1st 100m Backstroke
2nd 50m Backstroke
2nd 200m Backstroke
4th 200m Individual Medley
8th 100m Freestyle
9th 50m Freestyle
Indianna Vale (Year 8)
2nd 200m Freestyle
4th 100m Freestyle
5th 400m Freestyle
8th 50m Freestyle
Relays Results
Girls 13 to 14 Years 4x50m Medley Relay
Bronze Charlotte Sadler, Megan Chia, Indianna Vale
Girls 15 to 16 Years 4x50m Medley Relay
Silver Sarah Tian, Ruby Pickthall, Keira Smith, Jessica Croll
Girls 17 Years and Over 4x50m Medley Relay
4th Arabella Cox, Lily Lockhart, Piper Gregory-Reid, Lily Barlow
Girls 13 to 14 Years 4x50m Free Relay
4th Charlotte Sadler, Megan Chia, Indianna Vale
Girls 15 to 16 Years 4x50m Free Relay
4th Sarah Tian, Ruby Pickthall, Keira Smith, Jessica Croll
Girls 15 to 16 Years 4x50m Medley Relay
10th Annalise Chow, Jennifer Chong
Girls 4x25m Medley Relay
7th Sarah Tian, Lily Lockhart, Piper Gregory-Reid, Keira Smith
Signing off for winter – finish strong!
Rafael Rodrigues
Engine Coach – Swimming