Meet Report from Coach Kevin
Congratulations to all the MBS swimmers who competed at the 2024 Brisbane Open Water Championships held in Coolum on the Sunshine Coast! This year’s event was a tremendous success, marked by outstanding performances from our athletes.
The MBS team has a tradition of using this event as a key team-building experience. The swimmers travel together by bus, offering them a chance to support and cheer each other on, which fosters a strong sense of camaraderie. This year, we were fortunate with fantastic weather, making the event even more enjoyable. As the first major meet in the Long Course Preparation phase, it served as an excellent benchmark for our athletes and tested their resilience in a different environment.
MBS swimmers delivered impressive results, finishing the meet with 12 top 10 placements and earning 4 medals—1 gold, 2 silver, and 1 bronze. Here’s a breakdown of our standout performances:
5,000m Event:
- 1st Place: Rose Purcell
- 3rd Place: Sienna Parkes
- 7th Place: Ashton Little
- 8th Place: Sean Lau
- 11th Place: Hugh Perry
2,500m Event:
- 2nd Place: Rebecca Whiting
- 6th Place: Charlotte Cran
- 7th Place: Mackenzie Dixon
- 8th Place: Jayla Critchell
- 10th Place: Annabelle Thiele
- 31st Place: Ella Jones
1,250m Event:
- 2nd Place: Annika Kobus
- 6th Place: Emily Robson
- 20th Place: Brendan Switala
- 21st Place: William Robson
The dedication and hard work of our swimmers were truly evident, and their performances reflect the strength and spirit of the MBS team. Here’s to continued success in the upcoming season!
