The Otago Girls’ High School athletes had an incredible few days in Wanaka at the National Secondary Schools Triathlon Championships, competing against some of the country’s best. The event showcased their dedication, resilience, and teamwork, with some outstanding results across multiple disciplines.

Triathlon Results

Our athletes put in strong performances in the triathlon event:

• U14 Girls: Julia Hodgson – 7th place

• U14 Girls Teams: OGHS Juniors – 1st place (Ivy Weatherston-Harvey, Elzanne Hamman, Eva McLean)

• U16 Girls: Carlotta Schwefel – 25th place

Aquathon Success

In the aquathon, our competitors continued to shine:

• U14 Girls: Julia Hodgson – 3rd place

• U16 Girls: Carlotta Schwefel – 8th equal

Mixed Team Relay

Our students contributed to some impressive team efforts:

• U14 Mixed Team Relay: Julia was part of the team that finished 3rd

• U16 Mixed Team Relay: Carlotta was part of the team that finished 10th

• Regional Shield:Otago/Southland combined relay points won the Regional Shield

Open Water Swim

The final results for the open-water swim have now been confirmed:

• U14 Girls: Julia Hodgson – 5th place

• U16 Girls: Carlotta Schwefel – 10th place

Competing at a national level is a fantastic achievement, and we are incredibly proud of all our athletes. Well done, team!