Yarrawonga Mulwala Swimming Club were well represented at the weekend.
The Ovens and Murray All Junior Heats were held on Sunday, with swimmers vying for a coveted place in next month’s Semi-Finals in the 2026 Victorian Country All Junior Competition in Melbourne.
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A strong contingent of 27 swimmers from the Yarrawonga Mulwala Swimming Club competed in the 50m sprint events across Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Butterfly, delivering an impressive display of speed and determination.
Nineteen swimmers progressed through to the Semi-Finals, with many qualifying in all four events.
To secure their place, competitors were required to finish in the Top 8 of their respective events — a benchmark our swimmers met with confidence.
The Heats were conducted at the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre and hosted by Wodonga City Swimming Club, providing a high-quality competitive environment for the region’s emerging talent.
Competing in the All Junior Heats are Elyse Minogue (7), Peyton Robertson (7) and Isabel Brennan (7) in Girls U8 50m Backstroke.
There were several standout performances across the meet.
Olivia Deglaitis (10) achieved two personal bests, improving by 9.45 seconds in her 50m Backstroke and 4.37 seconds in the 50m Freestyle.
Lakshmi Manjo-Margison (12) recorded significant gains, taking 8.04 seconds off her 50m Breaststroke and 7.55 seconds off her 50m Backstroke.
Jackson Maxted (15) continued his strong form with three personal best swims, including an 8.06 second improvement in his 50m Breaststroke.
Isabel Brennan (7) produced a remarkable swim in the Girls 50m Freestyle, dropping an incredible 31.44 seconds from her previous best time.
Jackson Maxted (15) competing in the Boys 15yrs 50m Breaststroke.
Special congratulations to Audrey Martin (12) and Elyse Minogue (7), who both competed for the first time and represented the club with great enthusiasm.
The 19 qualifiers will now prepare to race at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre in Albert Park this March, where they will compete against the state’s regional swimmers.
