The Yarrawonga Mulwala Swimming Club delivered some impressive performances at the weekend, recording 10 personal best times and two Victorian Country Long Course Championship qualifying times at the second Ovens & Murray District Swimming Association pennant meet of the season.

Eight swimmers from the club travelled to Wangaratta on Sunday, November 1, to compete in the 2026/27 season's second pennant meet.

Hosted by Wangaratta Amateur Swimming Club at the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre, the meet attracted 180 swimmers from 14 clubs for a day of competitive racing.

Representing Yarrawonga Mulwala were Club Captain Lara Angwin, Finn Angwin, Darcy Cox, Flynn Cox, Thomas Minogue, Elyse Minogue, Emma Thomas and Alice Thomas.

Young swimmer Elyse Minogue enjoyed a successful day, recording two personal bests in the girls' 8 years and under events. Elyse improved her 50m Freestyle by an impressive 8.21 seconds and her 50m Backstroke by 2.72 seconds.

Thomas Minogue also continued to show improvement, taking 4.35 seconds off his previous best in the boys' 10 years and under 50m Breaststroke.

Emma Thomas continued her strong form, achieving personal bests in the 50m Breaststroke (3.48 seconds) and 50m Freestyle (1.25 seconds). Emma also took on the 100m Butterfly for the first time, adding another event to her growing racing experience. A highlight of her meet was achieving a Victorian Country Long Course Championship qualifying time in Breaststroke.

Thirteen-year-old Flynn Cox had an outstanding meet, achieving personal bests in all four of his events. His biggest improvement came in the 100m Butterfly, where he took an impressive 15.31 seconds off his previous best.

Flynn also improved his 100m Freestyle by 2.29 seconds, 100m Breaststroke by 1.03 seconds and 100m Backstroke by 1.01 seconds. Adding to his success, Flynn achieved a Victorian Country Long Course Championship qualifying time in the 100m Breaststroke.

Finn Angwin recorded a 1.33-second improvement in the boys' 15 years 100m Freestyle, adding to the club's strong performances throughout the day.

Club Captain Lara Angwin, Darcy Cox and Alice Thomas also proudly represented Yarrawonga Mulwala, putting in determined performances across their events.

Each gained valuable race experience against swimmers from across the district, with their efforts contributing to another positive day of competition for the club.

The swimmers were supported by Head Coach Lyndon Hart and Coach Jocelyn Cameron, who were poolside throughout the meet, providing encouragement and guidance throughout the day's racing.

Yarrawonga Mulwala Swimming Club congratulates all eight swimmers on their efforts and thanks Wangaratta Amateur Swimming Club, along with the officials and volunteers, for hosting another successful competition.

With the summer racing season now underway, the club is eagerly awaiting the reopening of the Yarrawonga Outdoor Pool, which will see the return of its summer swimmers and the start of another exciting season of training.

Details of the upcoming summer training program, including information for new swimmers interested in joining the club, will be released shortly. Families and prospective members are encouraged to follow the Yarrawonga Mulwala Swimming Club Facebook page for announcements.

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