A TRIO of top Coffs swimmers have achieved outstanding results at their first Junior State Age Championships in Sydney.

Layci Teale qualified for an amazing nine events, an achievement in itself having last year only qualified for one.

She went on to earn two top ten placings in both the 100m and 200m backstroke, narrowly missing a third in the 200m individual medley.

She swam personal best after personal best and is etching ever so close to attaining her first National Qualifying Time, nearly twelve months before she is eligible to compete.

In the last three months she has shown incredible improvement across all of her strokes having dropped close to fifteen seconds from her 200m individual medley since February this year.

Younger brother Harley Teale qualified for three events, and had three personal bests from his three exceptional swims.

He had massive improvements to his state rankings, notably placing fifteenth from the 50 other qualifiers that competed in the ten years Boys 50m freestyle event.

Teammate Remi Ogilvy was also incredible, as aging up from the eleven year age group just a couple of weeks ago, she competed against girls nearly twelve months her senior in amazing style.

She achieved massive personal bests in her two events, the 50m and 100m breaststroke, dropping over three seconds from her long course personal bests in the 100m and one second from her 50m.

The three talented swimmers coach Sarah-Jane Weir said their hard work had paid off with their top results in Sydney.

“These results were incredible for their first NSW State Age Championship and a testament to their resilience and hard work,” she said.

“Working with Desi Teale and coaching these kids remotely is the greatest privilege and I couldn’t be prouder of their results.

“They’re dedicated and committed, but most importantly they’re enjoying what they do.”

Layci remained in Sydney to prepare for the CHS School State event which took place last week, having qualified to compete in six individual swims.

Harley and Remi will compete at the NSW PSSA championships this week.

Harley is competing in the 50m backstroke and Remi has qualified for a massive eight swims.

 

By Aiden BURGESS