Mia Hogan with her coach Wayne Gould from Gould Swim Academy.
Corowa Sharks continue to make waves across the Ovens and Murray district, state and now the international swimming arena.
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Mia Hogan, who trains with Gould Swim Academy, further cemented her status as one of the region’s rising stars when she competed at the World Para Series meet on the Gold Coast last weekend.
Just 14 and classified as vision impaired S13, Hogan was among the youngest competitors at the three-day international event.
She progressed to A Finals in both the women’s 50m and 100m freestyle and posted qualifying times to be considered for selection for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and beyond.
Racing against seasoned international athletes, she demonstrated composure and class well beyond her years, underlining her rapid development in Para swimming.
While Hogan impressed on the world stage, seven Sharks were flying the flag at the 2026 NSW Country Championships.
Lucy Burns of Gould Swim Academy contested four events and produced four personal best times.
Ciara Delany, also of Gould, delivered a remarkable campaign, swimming seven events and medalling in every race, collecting five silver and two bronze medals along with four PBs.
Emmi DeMamiel of Gould also enjoyed a standout meet, racing seven events and securing five medals, including four gold and one bronze, in addition to four PBs.
Marshall Lees hoping to win Olympic Gold one day.
Corowa’s own Marshall Lees celebrated a breakthrough performance in the 100m breaststroke, slashing an impressive 2.10 seconds from his time after only qualifying for the event the previous week.
Edward O’Connor of Gould tackled a demanding nine event schedule, recording three new PBs, while Nicholas Tukuniu, also of Gould, competed in six races, achieving two PBs and two top 10 finishes.
Rylee Tukuniu of Gould contested four multi class events, earning one silver and two bronze medals alongside three PBs.
Her highlight swim came in the 100m freestyle, where she produced a remarkable 9.31 second improvement, a clear sign of her continued dedication and progression.
Rylee Tukuniu waiting for her ace to start at the Veriu NSW Country Championships.
Meanwhile, at Wangaratta’s Ovens and Murray 6th Pennant meet, eight Sharks also produced strong results.
Grace Adams, Herys Castro and Sam Turner swam competitively, clocking times close to their PBs.
Lucas Bellette recorded a two second PB in the 50m butterfly, Olivia Cooper posted an impressive 6.6 second PB in the 50m backstroke, while Clem and Felicity Lyell both achieved breaststroke PBs.
Finn Walsh rounded out the meet with a 1.26 second PB in the 100m backstroke.
The club congratulates all swimmers on their efforts, celebrating personal bests, medal successes and consistent performances across a busy weekend of competition.
Attention now turns to next weekend’s Ovens and Murray Championships in Wangaratta, with the club wishing all competitors the very best as they again take to the blocks.
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