EXCEPTIONAL SWIMMING ACHIEVEMENTS
SCOTCH
BOYS MAKE WAVES IN THE
SWIMMING WORLD
ABOVE : WINNER OF THE PIER TO
PERIGNON SWIM ( SORRENTO TO
PORTSEA ) IN FEBRUARY
LEFT : BRONZE
MEDAL WINNER AT THE OPEN AUSTRALIAN SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPS 1500M FREESTYLE
BELOW : A YEAR 8 BOY PLAYED THE ENTIRE SEASON WITH THE FIRST
WATER POLO TEAM
Scotch students have been making waves in the swimming world , showcasing their extraordinary talents and achieving remarkable milestones . Year 12 boy Harry Hay secured a bronze medal at the Open Australian Short Course Championships in the challenging 1500m freestyle event . Harry ' s dedication and hard work have paid off , solidifying his position as a rising star in the swimming arena .
Hamish Robson ( Year 10 ), also made a significant mark by winning the Pier to Perignon Swim ( Sorrento to Portsea ) in February this year . The last Scotch student who achieved this feat , Rob Woodhouse (’ 82 ), went on to win a bronze medal at the Los Angeles Olympics just two years after leaving our school ( in the same event in which Hamish Robson ( Year 10 ) won a bronze medal , at this year ’ s Australian Age Championships ).
Hamish is not alone in his remarkable aquatic endeavours ; fellow Year 10 student Eric He also swam exceptionally well . Eric clinched the gold medal in the 200m butterfly at the Australian Age Championships on the Gold Coast in April .
Toby McOmish (‘ 22 ), broke a Victorian record in the 50m freestyle while representing Victoria against New Zealand . Toby ' s achievement in this highly competitive event is a testament to his exceptional skills , honed during his time at Scotch . His time was a very impressive 22.20 seconds .
Last year , in the international swimming scene , past student Guy Farrow (‘ 82 ) contributed to a world record-breaking performance in the 4x50m freestyle relay for 200-220 year-olds ( i . e ., the total age of the team ). Guy split a very impressive 24.54 for his club Tattersalls Masters ( NSW ). Perhaps seeing his 1982 Scotch College 100m breaststroke record broken back in 2018 provided some motivation ?
Congratulations to all our swimmers , past and present , for their outstanding achievements . This year ’ s Scotch Swimming team finished second at the APS Swimming Finals and we eagerly anticipate their future successes in the pool .
In water polo , Scotch ' s 2023 team secured third place in the APS competition , losing only three matches for the season . Year 12 boys Sam Knights and Matthew Callaghan played crucial roles , showcasing versatility along with an emerging talent in Oscar Jaski of Year 8 . Harry Ward ' s ( Year 11 ) strong defence and confident play as the goalie were crucial for the team . Captain Jimmy Suttle ( Year 12 ), a member of the firsts team since Year 8 , consistently showed exceptional strength and talent . Additionally , Jimmy earned a spot in the APS representative squad .
RYAN NOLAN – HEAD OF AQUATICS
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