The IAS Para and Lonestar athletes have had a hugely successful Swimming NSW Senior State Age Championships held from 10-16 December 2022 at Sydney Olympic Park.
Between the athletes they collected an outstanding nine gold medals, seven silver medals and two bronze, along with countless personal bests. From these great results they have qualified for the 2023 National Championships to be held on the Gold Coast in April.
Para athlete, Jack Gibson had a standout meet with three gold and three bronze medals, and the opportunity to race against high quality swimmers.
“It was pretty cool to race against Paralympians and come third behind them in an open event,” Gibson said.
Lonestar, Riley Anthes competed at the week long pool event, and then backed up after only 2 days rest to race at the Swimming NSW State Open Water Championships, where he placed 3rd in the 5km event.
Congrats to our medalists:
Jack Gibson (Para Sports)
1st 200m freestyle Multi-Class 12&over
1st 400m freestyle Multi-Class 12&over
1st 100 backstroke Multi-Class 12&over
2nd 50m freestyle Multi-Class 12-14 years
2nd 100m freestyle Multi-Class 12&over
2nd 50m backstroke Multi-Class 12-14 years
Jarred Dyer (Para Sports)
1st 50m Back Multi-Class 12&over
1st 50m Fly Multi-Class 12&over
1st 100m Back Multi-Class 12&over
2nd 100m Fly Multi-Class 12&over
4th 100m Free Multi-Class 12&over
Talika Irvine (Lonestar)
2nd 400m IM Girls 16&over
3rd 200m IM Girls 16&over
3rd 200m Back Girls 16&over
Finals – 100m Breast, 100m Back, 200m Breast
Ivy Miller (Lonestar)
1st 200m Medley Relay Girls 15-17 years
1st 200m Back Girls 15 Years
1st 500m 10x50m Free Relay
2nd 100m Back Girls 15 Years
2nd 50m Back Girls 15 Years
Finals – 100m Fly, 50m Fly, 200m Free Relay, 200m IM, 100m Free, 400m IM
Riley Anthes (Lonestar)
3rd 5km Open Water State Championships
Finals – 400m Free, 800m Free
