Warwick’s rising stars of swimming have made their mark on the statewide stage this weekend, with several records broken and one athlete emerging as a Queensland champion.
Ten junior athletes from the Allora Swimming Club competed at the State Sprint Championships at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre on Saturday and Sunday.
Bailey Harm, 12, secured Gold and the title of Queensland Champion in the 50m breaststroke event with a stellar 35.16-second performance, as well as winning silver medals in the 50m freestyle and backstroke races. Bailey Harm after taking out a gold medal and two silver medals for Allora Swimming Club at Queensland State Sprints. Picture: Allora Swimming Club
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SWIMMING: Swimming stars of Warwick and the Southern Downs are making waves in the pool this season, with several locking in spots at this month’s state championships.
Several junior athletes from the Allora Swimming Club will compete at the Queensland Sprint Championships on February 13 and 14.
Young gun Bailey Harm broke five records at the Darling Downs Regional Swimming Association’s Country Championships, including 50m, 100m, and 200m breaststroke, 50m freestyle, and 200m individual medley.
Harm was also named as age champion at the same event alongside fellow Allora athletes Maeve Moore, Claire Eckersley, and club captain Anna Eckersley.