The Noosa Swimming Club has won the prestigious Australian Champion Club award at the 2024 Australian Open Water Championships.
Held in Busselton, Western Australia, the club collected a swag of gold medals at the three day championships from January 24-27.
Local talent Tom Raymond grabbed double gold in the Open Water 10k and 5K swims, while emerging junior star Nolan Carrell took out the Boys Open Water 19 years in the 5-kilometre swim.
Noosa Swimming Club head coach Kareena Clark said the outstanding performances are a credit to the tight-knit club.
“We are based at the Noosa Aquatic Centre and these results are testament to the dedication of the swimmers and club members,“ she said.
Kareena, an Olympic medallist, was thrilled to watch her charges get amongst the medals against the nation’s best.
“The performances were exceptional and it was a huge thrill to see the club’s Open Water Mixed Relay (4 x 1500mm) team of Tom Raymond, Killian Carrel, Madi Armstrong and Ella Reynolds grab gold,“ she said.
Esther Davies won silver medals in the 18 Years Girls 10K and 5K events and the medal rush continues in the Girls 14 Years 5K event by Neela Carrel, who grabbed silver in her event.
The club’s world class talent will also be on display this weekend at the 2024 World Aquatic Championships in Doha, Qatar between 2 to 18 February, when club member Nick Sloman will compete in the Open Water 10K for 2024 Olympic Games selection.
Noosa Swimming Club high performance program is based at the Noosa Aquatic Centre (NAC).
