SCS Secondary Swimming Championships

On Monday, 23 March, the following students were selected to represent St Ursula’s College in the SCS Swimming Championships: Isabella Esposito, Charlotte Saliba, Amelia Tang, Chiara Ruggero, Emilia Helou, Lucy Makatoa, Gemma Makatoa, Emma Ruggero, Grace Haskins, Amber Herlain, and Sophia Da Silva. 

Our students raced exceptionally well, with three students progressing to the NSWCCC Championships to be held on the 1-2 April. Congratulations Isabella Esposito, Charlotte Saliba and Amelia Tang.

Results 

Students excelled in both individual and team events. The St Ursula’s junior and intermediate freestyle relays both delivered impressive performances only narrowly missing the podium. 

4th Place – Girls 12-14 Years 4x50m Freestyle – Charlotte Saliba, Emma Ruggero, Lucy Makatoa, Gemma Makatoa
4th Place – Girls 15-15 Years 4x50m Freestyle – Isabella Esposito, Chiara Ruggero, Emilia Helou, Grace Haskins

Isabella Esposito had an exceptional meet, securing 5 gold medals and placing 3rd in the 16 years age champion pointscore! Isabella also set a new SCS Championship record in the Girls 16 Years 200m Freestyle. An incredible effort! 
1st Place – Girls 16 Years 200m Freestyle (NEW SCS CHAMPIONSHIP RECORD)
1st Place – Girls 16 Years 100m Freestyle
1st Place – Girls 16 Years 100m Butterfly
1st Place – Girls 16 Years 50m Freestyle 
1st Place – Girls 16 Years 50m Butterfly

Charlotte Saliba also had a stand out meet and placed 3rd overall in the 12-13 years age champion pointscore! Charlotte achieved multiple Personal Bests on the night with some very fast swims. 
1st Place – Girls 12-13 Years 100m Freestyle
1st Place – Girls 12-13 Years 50m Freestyle 
2nd Place – Girls 12-13 Years 50m Backstroke
4th Place –  Girls 12-13 Years 100m Breastroke
4th Place –  Girls 12-13 Years 50m Butterfly
8th Place –  Girls 12-14 Years 200 IM

Amelia Tang impressed in her events, earning 3 medals and placing 3rd in the 12-15 years MC age champion pointscore!
1st Place – Girls 12-15 Years 50m Butterfly MC
1st Place – Girls 12-15 Years 50m Backstroke MC
2nd Place – Girls 12-15 Years 50m Freestyle MC

Chiara Ruggero 
4th Place – Girls 16 Years 100m Butterfly 
5th Place – Girls 16 Years 50m Freestyle 

Sophia Da Silva 
7th Place – Girls 12-13 Years 100m Backstroke

Amber Herlain 
10th Place – Girls 12-14 Years 200 IM

Emilia Helou
12th Place – Girls 15 Years 50m Freestyle 

These incredible results reflect the dedication and hard work of our swimmers. We are immensely proud of each competitor and look forward to seeing Isabella, Charlotte and Amelia shine at the upcoming NSWCC championships. 

Best of luck to our athletes!

Samantha Murray
PDHPE Teacher/ IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science Teacher