The Otago Junior LC Championships and the Otago Senior LC Carnival were held in Dunedin this past weekend.

This was the premiere competition for juniors in Otago, and for the seniors, it was a good opportunity for some race practice before the national meets start later in the year. Columba had four junior swimmers competing who all gained incredible results:

Méabh  - 10 and under girls

100 free - 5th
50 breast - 2nd
50 back - 6th
100 breast - 1st
50 free - 4th

Eivi - 10 and under girls

100 back - 2nd
50 fly - 1st
100 free - 2nd
50 breast - 6th
200 back - 2nd
50 back - 2nd
200 IM - 2nd
50 free - 2nd
Mixed 12 and under 4x100m medley relay (backstroke leg) - 3rd
Mixed 12 and under 4x100m free relay - 3rd

Sophie - 11-year girls

100 back - 2nd
200 free - 1st
50 fly - 2nd
200 back - 2nd
100 fly - 1st
50 back - 3rd
200 IM - 3rd
50 free - 3rd
Women 12 and under 4x100m free relay - 1st
Women 12 and under 4x100m medley relay (fly leg) - 2nd Mixed 12 and under 4x100m free relay - 3rd

Alice - 12-year girls

200 free - 4th
100 free - 4th
50 breast - 4th
50 back - 5th
100 breast - 3rd
50 free - 3rd
Mixed 12 and under 4x100m medley relay (freestyle leg) - 1st

Olivia and Emma also competed in the Senior Carnival which was a really good chance for them to see where they were tracking leading into the upcoming events. Well done, everyone.