Traralgon Swimming Club showed its strength at the 3^rd Annual La Trobe City Cup held at the Latrobe Leisure Centre, Churchill recently. A total of 84 Traralgon swimmers across all age groups competed with clubs from Warragul, Morwell, Bairnsdale, Monash University and Sale. Traralgon achieved a resounding victory scoring a total of 1564 points, with their nearest rival scoring 342 points.

Age group medals were awarded on the day, with Traralgon winning the majority of age groups; 8 & Under Girls – Kristy Jennings and Georgia Moon, 8 & Under Boys – Alex Tsebelis, 9 Years Girls – Ellodie Reid, 10 Years Boys – Thomas Fleming, 11 Years Girls – Erin Roberts, 12 Years Girls – Georgia Tsebelis, 12 Years Boys – Sam Roberts, 13 Years Boys – Daniel Golcic, 15 Years Boys – Elliot Shaw, 17 Years Girls – Charley Askew, 17 Years Boys – Brayden Waltham.

Eleven junior swimmers competed for the first time at the meet, looking forward to successful season ahead. Overall, Traralgon swimmers achieved 277 Personal Best Times which represented the dedication to effective training and coaching over the past months. Head Coach Brian Ford is endeavouring to qualify as many swimmers as possible for upcoming Short Course events at Victorian State, Victorian Country, and National level competitions.

A large number of Gippsland records were broken by Traralgon swimmers on the day in individual and relay events. Georgia Tsebelis (12 years 100 Free – 1.03.95, 50 Back -32.77, 100IM – 1.13.92). Andrew O’Connor (Open 100 Free – 51.91, 17/Over & Open 50 Back – 27.53, Open 100 Back – 57.41, 17/Over & Open 50 Fly – 25.72), Stephanie Morgan (Open 100 Fly – 1.04.92, 17/Over 50 Fly – 30.74), Jeremy Meyer (17/Over & Open 50 Breast – 29.67, 17/Over & Open 100IM – 59.61, Open 100 Breast – 1.03.39). Girls 12 years Free Relay  - Georgia Tsebelis, Erin Roberts, Jessica Norwood, Maggie O’Keefe – 2.02.82. Girls 17/Over 200 Free Relay – Charley Askew, Stephanie Morgan, Kirsten Lieshout, Sarah Berryman – 1.56.11. Boys 17/Over & Open 200 Free – Jye Thompson, Ben Geard, Andrew O’Connor, Jeremy Meyer  - 1.37.01. Girls 17/Over 200 Medley – Sarah Berryman, Kirsten Lieshout, Stephanie Morgan, Charley Askew – 2.08.03. Girls 12 years 200 Medley – Erin Roberts, Jessica Norwood, Georgia Tsebelis, Maggie O’Keefe – 2.19.88.