Congratulations to all swimmers who competed over the weekend at the 2023 Junior Metro Championships. MBS swimmers showed once again their great team spirit.
All the hard work put in through term 1 was put on display over the weekend - with MBS Swimmers achieving a 100% PB Rate!
Congratulations to our medallists listed below
GOLD MEDALISTS
4x25m Free - Elkie athanasiov, Maddison Sorensen, Verity Griggs, Annika Kobus (RECORD)
4x25m Medley - Elkie athanasiov, Maddison Sorensen, Verity Griggs, Annika Kobus
Elkie Athanasiov - 200m Freestyle, 100m Backstroke
Annika Kobus - 50m Freestyle and 100m Freestyle
SILVER MEDALISTS
Elkie Athanasiov - 100m Butterfly, 100m Freestyle
Annika Kobus - 200m Freestyle
Angus Cran - 200m IM
BRONZE MEDALISTS
Elkie Athanasiov - 50m Freestyle
BRISBANE RECORD
One major highlight from the meet, was the Brisbane Record set by Verity Griggs, Elkie Athanasiov, Maddi Sorensen and Annika Kobus, as part of the 4x25m Freestyle Relay. These four girls managed to take 2 seconds off the previous 4x25m Freestyle Record.
Coach Kevin interviewed the girls this week...
When reflecting on your 2022/23 season, how did you manage to find continuous improvement whilst navigating QGSSSA, Metro’s and BSA Championships?
VERITY: When I joined MBS, the first week of swimming there I had already seen improvements! I focused on new goals and pbs throughout QGSSSA, Queensland School Swimming and Junior Mets. I listened to my coaches feedback every day and trained hard.
MADDISON: I found continuous improvement by balancing my workload and not overwhelming myself with other co-curricular activities. I also focused on things I needed to work on at swim training to improve my skills, speed, and technique.
ELKIE: Throughout the season, I have tried my best to stay focused and work on all aspects of my swimming. I’ve tried to stay healthy by eating well and getting lots of sleep and putting in lots of effort at training. I’ve also found training alongside the senior MBS girls as they prepare for nationals very motivating.
ANNIKA: I managed to find continuous improvement in my swimming during QG, Metro’s & BSA championships by trying hard and listening to my coaches and making improvements to my swimming.
What excites you the most about training and competing with your 4x25m Teammates?
ELKIE: I have really enjoyed training alongside my MBS team-mates. We all encourage each other when the sets are hard and push each other to go faster.
We all have individual goals we’re working towards, but coming together to swim as a team in relays is so special. Everyone swims their heart out for the team. Winning together and realising we got the record was the best feeling. I am excited to see what we can achieve in 4x50m relays in future!
MADDI: What I find exciting about training and competing with my 4x25m Teammates is it is good to have friends to push me further at training and to have them at carnivals so they can support me as I can also support them as well to lift each other up.
VERITY: I am excited every day because the MBS team is so positive and encouraging, and I enjoy especially swimming with my 4x25 relay team because of the constant support and good vibes.
I really love MBS and all my teammates; I know if I train hard anything is possible! I can’t wait to break more records with Maddie, Annika and Elkie.
ANNIKA: The thing that excites me most about training and competing with my Team is that they make training more fun and less stressful because I know that they are my friends and they will be there to push me to my limits and help me perform at my best.
