Auckland, 1-5 October 2019

Timaru Boys’ High School had five swimmers attending this event – Jack Sands, Matthew Moore, Will Tudgey, Dominic Coleman and Thomas Kyle.

Jack started this short course meet with incredible success, gaining a gold medal in the 200 Individual Medley and a silver medal in his age group for the 400 Individual Medley. In the remainder of his races he gained a 4th, 5th, 6th and a 19th placing. In addition, he made five super finals. Super finals consist of the best swimmers across all age groups competing. In these events he came 5th, 8th twice, 11th and 14th.

Matthew swam very well with the highlight being a bronze medal in the 200 Butterfly. He gained a 5th placing in the 400 Individual Medley, and 6th in the 200 Backstroke. He also placed 9th, 12th twice and 18th in his other races. Therefore, he finished in the top twenty in his age group in New Zealand, six times. Matthew made five super finals, placing 7th, 12th twice, 15th and 22nd with good personal best times.

Will swam a personal best in the 800 freestyle, knocking 14.11 seconds off his old time to finish 6th. He also gained an 8th, 9th, 12th and 18th placing. Will maintained an impressive 100% personal best record in his races.

Dominic gained a 9th placing in the 400 Individual Medley taking 8.61 seconds off his previous best. He gained 11th, 13th and 20th placings in his three other races. He also swam in one super final.

Thomas swam well at his first big national meet. He gained a 9th in the 400 freestyle taking almost 5 seconds off his previous best. He has also placed 12th, 13th, and 16th.

A note that Riley Taylor, a recent Old Boy, also competed. Riley gained three silver medals, and one bronze, and finished in the top ten in his other three races. Riley also made five super finals, gaining a 4th place in one of them.