Over the weekend, 20 Cannons travelled to Townsville to compete in the NQ Games. Despite not having a coach present, the Cannons’ team thoroughly enjoyed the games and the swimming.
Swimming highlights include: Don Algie had a “flying start”. He won his 50 metre Butterfly with a 4.32 second PB and 100 metre Butterfly with a 14.52 second PB.
Eloise Chegwidden, aged 7 years won her 25 metre Backstroke and 25 metre Breaststroke. Eloise swam a super 25 metre Butterfly earning a 5.09 second PB.
Jax Clayworth performed extremely well, winning all his events. Jax’s brother, Zane swam a great time in his 25 metre Backstroke with a 3.19 second PB.
Harris Delac smashed all his events, swimming PBs in all his races. Two of Tora Delac’s best swims were her silver medal swims, 50 metre and 100 metre Breaststroke.
Koa Harland, aged 7 years put in a top effort in all her races. She swam three huge PBs. Mason and Ruby Harland swam very well in their 100 metre Backstroke to earn 3rd place.
Lochlan Jamieson’s best swims were his 200 metre IM and 200 metre Freestyle which earnt him silver medals. Anisa Helou swam super Freestyle to earn silver and bronze medals. Ehsan Helou swam very well, bringing home 4 bronze and 2 silver medals.
One of Lilli Bond’s best swims was her 50 metre Backstroke which she swam in 36.16 seconds and earnt a bronze medal. Oliver Bond had a very successful games earning 3 gold and 5 silver medals.
Remy Hedges won her 50 metre and 100 metre Breaststroke. Taj Murray, aged 14 years, had a fantastic time bringing home 5 bronze medals and 1 gold medal.
Holly Perrin’s best swims were her 50 metre Butterfly and 100 metre Backstroke which earnt her a bronze medal. Jacob Bell took out 3rd place in his 200 metre Freestyle and 200 metre IM. Despite having a hand injury, Austin Edwards-Bland won 4 silver medals.
Congratulations to all the swimmers who competed at NQ GAMES.
Contributed with thanks to Raylene Rasmussen.
The Cannons at the NQ GAMES
Oli Bond at the NQ GAMES
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