Wyong amateur swimmer, 13-year-old Mia Akhurst, has smashed three historical records at the Wyong Club and has been awarded Club Captain at an annual presentation night.
Mia’s achievements are nothing short of stunning.
Her first accomplishment was in the 13 to 14 years 100 metre freestyle. The previous record of 1min 11.12sec was set in 1996.
Mia completed it in 1:09:91.
As if that was not enough, she then went on to break two records that have stood for 37 years.
In the open women’s 400 metre freestyle, she took nearly seven seconds off the record swimming it in 5:22:73.
Finally, Mia swam the women’s open 200 metre freestyle event in a record breaking 2:34:16, smashing another record that was set in 1985.
The young champion was last week awarded Wyong Swimming Club’s ‘club captaincy’ for her endeavours both in and out of the water.
President Danni Stephens said Mia was an outstanding representative of the club.
“We are so proud of her.”
“In all her efforts, she displays sportsmanship and courage, and is so generous with her encouragement for all swimmers both young and old.”
Mia is now preparing for the NSW CHS swimming meet at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre in Homebush.
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Nicola Riches