Country swim meet success
Wimmera district swimmers headed to Melbourne at the weekend to represent the region at an all-junior competition, showcasing their talents against regional Victoria’s best swimmers.
The 2022 Country All Junior Meet hosted by Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre attracted 13 swimmers from Ararat, Horsham and St Arnaud swimming clubs to compete in 50 metre races in four stroke categories.
Swimmers competed in Saturday’s qualifying races with the top 10 in each age and stroke category reaching the finals on Sunday.
Wimmera district had five swimmers qualify for finals including Horsham Swimming Club members Jorja Clode and Edward Jones.
Jorja set a new personal best in her girls 14year-old 50m backstroke final, claiming eighth spot; while Edward finished sixth in the boys 12-year-old breaststroke final.
Horsham’s Jack Lanyon, who represented Ballarat Gold Swimming Club and the Midlands District, qualified first in the 14-year-old boys 50m butterfly, backstroke and freestyle heats.
He backed up his effort in the finals to claim first in his backstroke and butterfly races and second in his 50m freestyle race.