Swimming
SMNE Long Course (LC) Distance Meet Report
On Sunday 20 October, Pride, Engine and Cadet squads raced at the SMNE LC Distance Meet held here at Pymble. This event was not only a key date on our calendar but also an invaluable opportunity for our swimmers to build race fitness and fine-tune their racing strategies. Each race allowed our athletes to assess their current form and gauge how their preparation is shaping up for upcoming competitions.
We saw some fantastic swims, with Gwen Pickthall (Year 8) achieving a ten second personal best in the 200m individual medley and Elsa Yu (Year 7) demonstrating strong form in the 400m Freestyle. These achievements highlight the progress we’ve made in recent training blocks and set a promising tone for the future.
The SMNE LC distance meet provided valuable insights into our athletes’ performances and areas for improvement. As a coaching team, we were encouraged by how race fit our swimmers are, and we will use this feedback to refine our preparation for the upcoming key meets. With the SMNE LC Championships approaching, we’re confident that we’re moving in the right direction.
A special thanks to the parents, Mr Duccio Petri, and his lifeguard team for all their support!
Well done to all girls who competed:
Pride Squad: Lily Barlow (Year 11), Hannah Carmichael (Year 11), Jaya Lilienthal (Year 11), Ruby Pickthall (Year 10), Keira Smith (Year 11), Sarah Tian (Year 10), and Indianna Vale (Year 9).
Engine Squad: Georgia Friedel (Year 7), Penelope Hargraves (Year 7), Anne Liu (Year 8), Jade Mao (Year 7), Gwen Pickthall (Year 8), and Zara Sandham (Year 8).
Cadet Squad: Amelie Berg (Year 5), Emma Deere (Year 6), Ludovica Iacovelli (Year 7), Sarah Kranes (Year 7), Yuxi Lun (Year 5), and Elsa Yu (Year 7).
Lewis Gray
Co-ordinator – Swimming