Merrylands' team of 2 had amazing results at the NSW Youth Metropolitan Championships this weekend.
This was the first time that Coralie Havea and Jay Shrestha qualified for this event, and qualifying is a great achievement in itself!
On Day 1, Coralie competed in the 50m Freestyle and had a wonderful performance where she achieved a new personal best time of 30.47. Coralie was just outside the top 10, coming 11th out of a field of 70! Coralie's time also qualified her for the NSW Senior State Age Championships for the first time.
Coralie then swam the 50m Butterfly and further reduced her mark with a new best by over half a second, finishing in 36.27.
On Day 2, Jay had a fantastic race in the 50m Breaststroke and took over half a second off his previous best to finish in 40.08. Jay's swim also qualified him for the NSW Senior State Age Championships for the first time.
Our coaching team is so proud of the growth of these two swimmers and seeing their application of skills developed at training executed in a representative meet. Jay started in our Club's Learn to Swim Program, and Coralie started in our Novice Squad program, and the Club is very proud of their progress.
Coralie and Jay will now compete at the NSW Senior State Age Championships in 2 weeks. Congratulations, Coralie and Jay!