Double Gold Delight For Eloise

Ten-year-old rising star Eloise Chegwidden has taken the Queensland swimming scene by storm, claiming two state titles in just two months and cementing her status as one of the region’s most exciting young athletes.

Representing the Cannonvale Cannons Swim Club and training at the Cannonvale Swim Centre, Eloise first made waves in February at the Hancock Prospecting Queensland Sprint Championships in Brisbane. Competing on debut at the event, she powered her way to gold and the title of “Queensland Champion” in the 10-year-old girls 50m breaststroke—an impressive achievement against some of the state’s best young swimmers.

She followed up that performance in March as a member of the Northern Region Swim Team at the Queensland Representative School Sports State Swimming Championships, also held in Brisbane, where she delivered another standout swim. Competing in the 11-year-old girls 50m breaststroke, Eloise claimed gold—going one better than her silver medal in the same event last year.

In a breakthrough performance, Eloise clocked a personal best time of 39.75 seconds, breaking the 40-second barrier for the first time and highlighting her rapid progression in the pool.

A Year 6 student at St Catherine’s Catholic College, Eloise’s dedication to training and competition is clearly paying off. Her recent success has earned her selection to represent both her school and the state of Queensland at the School Sport Australia National Swimming Championships in Melbourne this November, where she will compete against the nation’s best young swimmers.

CAPTIONS:

1. Young Cannonvale swimmer, Eloise Chegwidden, has claimed two state titles in standout season! Photo supplied
2. Chegwidden’s rising talents have earned her national selection after stellar performances. Photo supplied

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