Just before Christmas, 11 talented swimmers from the Cannonvale Cannons Swim Club travelled to Brisbane to compete in the 2024 Queensland Long Course Championships. The event brought together the best swimmers from across the state, providing a unique opportunity for local athletes to showcase their skills.
On the first day of competition, swimmers Jacob Bell, Tiana Bell, Isaac Pisaniello, Ella Bounden, Tyler Bennett, Zach Trefz, Tora Delac, Isabella Pisaniello, Alex Trefz, and Harris Delac all participated in both club and regional relays. The experience of competing against Queensland's top swimmers was both exciting and rewarding for all the participants.
Veteran swimmer Jacob Bell excelled in his four individual events, with his best performance coming in the 200m Backstroke, where he posted a personal best time of 2:19.80 - improving by 2.01 seconds and ranking 19th in Queensland. Jacob also celebrated his 18th birthday during the competition!
Tyler Bennett, 13, also had an impressive showing, achieving personal bests in both his individual events. He swam 1:02.68 in the 100m Freestyle and 28.16 seconds in the 50m Freestyle. Twelve-year-old Nelson Malady impressed with his 50m Backstroke, swimming a time of 37.28 seconds. Isaac Pisaniello, 12, competed in three events, with his best performance being a personal best time of 36.92 seconds in the 50m Backstroke.
13-year-old Zach Trefz competed in two individual events, delivering strong performances in the 50m Freestyle and 50m Butterfly. Meanwhile, Ella Bounden and Tora Delac both competed in five individual events. Ella achieved impressive personal bests in backstroke, while Tora’s standout swims included a 36.58-second performance in the 50m Breaststroke, placing her 19th in Queensland with a 0.61-second improvement.
Isabella Pisaniello, also 13, swam in three individual events, with her best result being a personal best of 30.36 seconds in the 50m Freestyle.
Coaches Ken Crittenden and Mark Erickson expressed immense pride in the team's effort and sportsmanship, congratulating the swimmers for their dedication and the positive representation of the club and region. A heartfelt thank you was also extended to the supportive parents who made the trip possible.
Congratulations to all the Cannons who competed in the Queensland State Championships! Your hard work and enthusiasm make the club proud!
Contributed with thanks to Raylene Rasmussen.
Queensland LC Championship Team December 2024
Cannons ready to warm up at Chandler before jumping in the pool
Cannons warming up ahead of their races
Cannons waiting to race in the relay compeition
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