The Burdekin Swimming Club has enjoyed an action-packed few weeks, showcasing the incredible talent and dedication of its swimmers. Recently, a team of 11 swimmers represented the club at the Charters Towers Swimming Meet, delivering exceptional performances over the two-day event. The meet saw many of the swimmers achieving personal bests, with standout efforts from Aiden Butler, who recorded personal bests in 8 out of 9 races, including an impressive 11.53-second improvement in his 100m Breaststroke. Brax Wight also stunned with a massive 31.13-second reduction in his 200m Breaststroke.
Despite being a smaller club, the Burdekin team proved formidable, as seen in the following results: Lewis Bonato (10yo Boys): 2nd in 50m Freestyle, 1st in 100m Backstroke, 2nd in 50m Breaststroke, 1st in 100m Freestyle, 2nd in 50m Backstroke, 1st in 100m Breaststroke. Parker Bonato (13yo Boys): 1st in 100m Freestyle, 3rd in 50m Backstroke, 3rd in 100m Breaststroke. Millie Lyne (14yo Girls): 3rd in 50m Freestyle, 3rd in 200m IM, 1st in 50m Breaststroke. Gabriella Mottin (13yo Girls): 1st in 100m Backstroke, 3rd in 50m Breaststroke, 3rd in 100m Freestyle, 3rd in 50m Backstroke. Makayla Pirrone (15yo Girls): 2nd in 50m Breaststroke. Maddison Searle (10yo Girls): 1st in 50m Freestyle, 1st in 100m Backstroke, 2nd in 50m Breaststroke, 2nd in 100m Freestyle, 1st in 50m Backstroke, 1st in 50m Butterfly.
The following week, six of the Club’s swimmers participated in the annual Gardens Long Course Preparation meet in Townsville, competing against over 350 swimmers from across the region, including teams as far as Cairns. The event recognised State and National-level competitors, with Burdekin represented by Gabriella Mottin and Nate Giddy (State) and Millie Lyne (National). The club’s swimmers delivered outstanding results: Lewis Bonato (10yo Boys): 3rd in 100m Backstroke, improving by 4.65 seconds. Millie Lyne (14yo Girls): 1st in 50m Breaststroke, 3rd in 100m Backstroke, 3rd in 50m Backstroke, 2nd in 50m Butterfly, 1st in 100m Breaststroke with a 2.56-second improvement, securing a national qualifying time for 2025. John McKaig (15 and over): 2nd in 50m Freestyle, 1st in 50m Butterfly with a 0.07-second improvement. Maddison Searle (10yo Girls): 3rd in 50m Freestyle.
The club extends a heartfelt thank you to coaches Kim and Mick McConnachie for their guidance and dedication in helping the team achieve these fantastic results.
The busy fortnight concluded with a successful "Come and Try" night at the Burdekin Aquatic Centre, where 62 participants aged between 5 and 80 years joined in the fun. The evening was filled with smiles and laughter, thanks to the efforts of volunteers and supportive families. The club looks forward to welcoming more new faces at its weekly club nights every Wednesday. Keep an eye on Facebook for updates and details.
Contributed with thanks to Kate Lyne.
11 Burdekin Swimming Club swimmers attended the Charters Towers Swimming Meet recently.
6 Burdekin swimmers attended the annual Gardens Long Course Preparation Meet.
62 locals came along to the Burdekin Aquatic Centre for a fun come and try night!
Maddison Searle took third place in the 50m freestyle at the Gardens Long Course Preparation Meet.
Lewis Bonato took home three 1st place awards and three 2nd place awards from the Charters Towers Swimming Meet.
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