Last weekend, thirteen talented swimmers represented OGHS at the Otago Secondary School Swimming Championships. We were incredibly proud to have the highest number of competitors from any girls’ school in Otago!

Our swimmers achieved some outstanding results, with a large number of personal bests (PBs) recorded across the team. Their commitment, determination, and hard work in the pool were evident throughout the competition.

Among the many impressive podium finishes, some highlights include:

- Olivia McBride: 1st in the 15&O 50 breast and 100 breast

- Hannah Ker-Fox: 1st in 14&U the 200 and 100 medley

- Annalise Miller: 1st in the 14&U 400 and 200 free

- Izzy Miller: 1st in the 15&O 50 free and 100 free

- Ivy Weatherston Harvey: 2nd in the 14&U 50 free and 50 fly

- Peta Richardson: 2nd in the 15&O 200 free and 400 free

- Annabelle Dobson: 2nd place in the 15&O 50 breast and 100 free

- Carlotta Schwefel: 2nd in the 15&O in 200 breast

- Greta Schwefel: 2nd in the 14&U 200 free and 3rd in the 400 free

Congratulations to Olivia McBride and Hannah Ker-Fox, who both achieved top-three finishes in all of their individual events — an outstanding accomplishment!

A special congratulations to Hannah Ker-Fox, who broke Erika Fairweather’s OSSC record in the 100m medley, and to Annalise Miller, who broke her own OSSC record in the 400m freestyle. These are incredible achievements and a testament to their dedication and commitment to swimming.

A huge well done to Juno Yamamoto, Clara Peddie, Isla Hughes, and Talia Hargreaves for competing in their first OSSC. They represented OGHS with pride, showed great determination, and gave their very best throughout the competition.

The Otago Girls’ High School A Team achieved an incredible milestone by breaking the OSSC 4x50m Medley Relay record. The record-breaking team consisted of Hannah Ker-Fox, Olivia McBride, Isabella Miller, and Ivy Weatherston Harvey.

The A Team continued their outstanding performances by also breaking the OSSC 4x50m Freestyle Relay record, with Hannah Ker-Fox, Annalise Miller, Isabella Miller, and Ivy Weatherston Harvey making up the record-breaking relay team.

A huge thank you to our manager, Neville Miller, for his fantastic support and the effort he put into ensuring everyone arrived at their events on time and ready to compete.

We also extend our thanks to all the parents and staff who came along to support our swimmers, and to Ms Young for helping keep everything organised and running smoothly throughout the competition.

Our swimmers dedicate many hours to early morning and after-school training, and we are delighted with the results they achieved. Their commitment, perseverance, and passion for swimming have been reflected in their outstanding performances.

We are incredibly proud of the achievements, sportsmanship, and team spirit shown by all of our swimmers. These results highlight the strength, dedication, and teamwork within our team.

We look forward to celebrating more swimming successes in the future!