In a week where some of the biggest names in Australian Swimming are competing for a spot on the Australian Swimming Team, 8 year old Lewis Blackburn was leading the way in the Speedo Sprint Series Final.
After becoming the first Sydney Uni Swimmer to qualify for all four sprint finals, Blackburn won the Backstroke final and lowered his “Metro South East Area” record when he recorded a time of 41.70. In a show of strength, Blackburn also placed 6th in the Butterfly, 18th in the Breaststroke narrowly missed another podium spot when he finished 4th in the Freestyle.
Coach Vanessa Smith said “The Speedo sprint series is conducted in all four strokes for swimmers aged 8 to 13 only over the 50 meter distance.” “A number of strong performances and personal bests and are good way to finish the summer long course season” she added.
Other results from Sydney Uni swimmers racing in the finals were…
Men 08-08 50 Back
1 Lewis Blackburn 8 SYDU 41.70L F
Women 09-09 50 Back
15 Imogen Brent 9 SYDU 42.48L F
Men 11-11 50 Back
26 Jayce Carrano 11 SYDU 38.83L F
Women 13-13 50 Back
21 Edwina Blackburn 13 SYDU 35.77L F
Men 08-08 50 Fly
6 Lewis Blackburn 8 SYDU 44.24L F
Women 09-09 50 Fly
20 Imogen Brent 9 SYDU 41.83L F
Men 11-11 50 Fly
29 Jayce Carrano 11 SYDU 36.66L F
Women 12-12 50 Fly
16 Jessica Donovan 12 SYDU 34.31L F
Men 08-08 50 Free
4 Lewis Blackburn 8 SYDU 35.45L F
Women 08-08 50 Free
16 Molly McGrath 8 SYDU 39.56L F
Men 08-08 50 Breast
18 Lewis Blackburn 8 SYDU 56.03L F
Men 11-11 50 Breast
25 Jayce Carrano 11 SYDU 45.74L F
