Swimmers showcased their dedication and skill, achieving numerous personal best (PB) times across various events.
The competitive spirit and camaraderie were palpable, with everyone pushing themselves to new limits.
Friday Club Night Personal Best Times: January 31
Lucas Bellette: 200m Fr (3:00.97), 100m Bk (1:35.78), 100m Br (1:38.56), 50m Fl (38.31)
Samuel Bellette: 200m Fr (3:00.08), 50m Fr (35.37), 50m Fl (42.69)
Marshall Lees: 50m Fr (32.94), 50m Br (45.81), 100m Br (1:38.94)
Belle Hicks: 50m Br (1:03.03), 50m Bk (58.21), 50m Fr (51.96)
Thea Hicks: 50m Bk (1:07.87), 50m Fr (1:03.03), 50m Br (1:15.15)
Joanie McCall: 50m Bk (1:17.19), 50m Fl (1:16.44), 100m Fl (2:50.51)
Rusull Lin: 50m Bk (1:00.50), 200m Fr (4:11.60), 100m Br (2:28.50)
Austin Lees: 200m Br (3:59.76), 100m Br (1:55.45)
Ethan Marks: 100m Fr (1:21.25), 50m Fly (41.90)
Rosie Hicks: 50m Br (59.12), 50m Fly (55.39)
Sophie Jones: 50m Bk (47.69), 100m Fr (1:42.16)
Violet Kiely: 200m Br (4:20.34), 100m Br (2:05.46)
Nic Murphy: 50m Fr (43.81), 50m Bk (59.07)
Mona Liu: 200m Fr (3:16.03), 50m Br (48.50)
Clementine Colwell: 50m Bk (55.68), 50m Br (1:02.28)
Imogen Pilcher: 50m Bk (1:00.09)
Evoliet Velyka: 50m Bk (1:11.27)
Lily Kiely: 200m Fr (2:58.34)
Enya Liu: 50m Bk (1:12.13)
Lucy Matthews: 50m Bk (58.03)
Bridie Ray: 50m Fr (37.77)
SportsPower Corowa Club Night Awards
Club Night Swimming Star (24th January 2025): Lucas Bellette
Swimmer of the Week (24th January 2025): Wyatt Jones
Congratulations to all swimmers for their dedication and incredible achievements. Keep up the fantastic work, Sharks!
Corowa Sharks Shine at O&M Pennant #5
Lavington Swim Centre Sunday, February 2, 2025
The Corowa Sharks once again proved why they’re a force to be reckoned with, delivering an outstanding performance at the Ovens & Murray Pennant #5 held at the Lavington Swim Centre in North Albury.
Despite the sweltering heat, the Sharks displayed exceptional determination and sportsmanship, with nearly every swimmer achieving personal bests (PBs) and a haul of podium finishes.
Top Performances
Lucas Bellette: Dominated the pool with a first-place finish in the 200m IM and second-place finishes in the 50m Backstroke and Fly. Lucas also clocked three PBs, including an impressive 39.41 seconds in the 50m Fly.
Samuel Bellette: Clocked a swift 34.50 seconds in the 50m Freestyle, setting one of his two PBs, and secured first place in the 50m Breaststroke.
Violet Kiely: Showcased incredible form with four PBs, two first-place finishes, a second, and a third. Notably, she slashed a massive 24 seconds off her 100m Freestyle time, finishing in 1:34.23.
Marshall Lees: Achieved four PBs, highlighted by a 33.42-second finish in the 50m Freestyle. He claimed first in the 50m Freestyle and 100m Breaststroke, second in the 50m Breaststroke, and third in the 50m Backstroke.
Austin Lees: Achieved three PBs, including a remarkable 13.78-second improvement in the 100m Breaststroke.
Ethan Marks: Clocked 33.13 seconds in the 50m Freestyle, one of his four PBs. He claimed first in the 50m Backstroke and Breaststroke, and third in the 50m Fly.
Enya Liu: Achieved two PBs, improving times in the 50m Freestyle and Backstroke, as well as the 25m Fly and 50m Breaststroke.
Mona Liu: Delivered three PBs, including a first-place finish in the 50m Backstroke at 44.48 seconds, third in the 100m Breaststroke (1:49.90), and a time drop to 49.17 seconds in the 50m Breaststroke.
Additional Personal Best Achievements:
Belle Hicks: 50m Fr (50.17), 100m Br (2:16.39)
Rosie Hicks: 200m Fr (3:39.27), 50m Br (53.68)
Thea Hicks: 50m Br (1:16.40)
Lily Kiely: PBs in 200m Fr (1:40.59), and 100m Bk (1:40.59)
Rusull Lin: 50m Fly (1:16.51)
Joanie McCall: 50m Fr (55.92), 50m Bk (1:17.02)
Bridie Ray: 100m Br (1:48.19)
A hot but victorious day
The scorching temperatures tested the endurance of both swimmers and spectators, but the Sharks thrived under the pressure.
The coaching team praised the athletes for their focus and resilience, highlighting the club’s unwavering spirit.
Looking ahead, the Sharks are gearing up for the O&M Relay Pennant to be held on home turf at the Corowa Aquatic Centre on March 2, 2025.
With clubs from across the region coming together for this highly anticipated event, it’s set to be a spectacular day of competition. Expect cheers to echo all the way down Sanger Street as the Sharks take on their rivals.
Congratulations to the entire squad for their exceptional efforts and dedication.
Onward and upward, Sharks!
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