Cannonvale Cannons swimmers delivered stellar performances at the 2025 Queensland Sprint Championships, held last weekend at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre. This high-energy competition focused on speed, with each swimmer limited to four 50-metre sprint events in their age group. Older competitors with qualifying times could also enter the open-age category, with congratulations going to Ella Bounden, who qualified in Backstroke and Butterfly at the Open level!
A strong 23-member squad represented the Cannons, including Charlie Doherty, Tyler Bennett, Nelson Malady, Jax Clayworth, Levi Smith, Declan Dichiera, Liam Filewood, Ruby Harland, Ruby Lawson, Evie Doherty, Indi Smith, Koa Harland, Andie Reynolds, Ella Bounden, Roxy Groom, Gracie Laguna, Millie Groom, Matilda Nicholes, Celeste Orenshaw, Addie Sanders, and Mackenzie Bennett.
The journey to Brisbane was not without its challenges. After weather caused all Friday flights from Proserpine to be cancelled, families scrambled to rearrange travel plans, many driving or booking alternative flights to ensure their swimmers competed. Unfortunately, the Trefz family were unable to make it out and our thoughts were with Zach and Alex who were both super keen to compete.
A special mention goes to our 10-year-old debutants—Liam Filewood, Levi Smith, Mackenzie Bennett, Evie Doherty, and Koa Harland—who competed in their first-ever state championship.
Several swimmers achieved personal bests (PBs) in every event, including Ruby Harland, Gracie Laguna, Celeste Orenshaw, Andie Reynolds, Indi Smith, Declan Dichiera, and Jax Clayworth.
Jax Clayworth delivered an exceptional performance on the state stage, proving himself as one of Queensland’s top young sprinters. Qualifying for two finals against the best in the state is no small feat, and Jax rose to the occasion with incredible swims.
In the 11-year-old 50m Breaststroke final, he powered through the competition to secure an impressive 5th place, and in the 50m Butterfly, he showcased his speed and technique to finish 6th in Queensland.
Congratulations to all swimmers for their outstanding efforts! Your determination made the Cannons proud!
Story and Photos contributed by Jade Korosec
Our 10-Year-old debutants excited for their first state meet
Jax Clayworth with coaches Ken Crittenden and Mark Erickson
The 2025 Queensland State Sprint Team
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