Sport
20 October, 2023
Jake tops the pool
TEEN swim sensation Jake Burleigh of Lismore has brought home a swag of medals - and an age group champion title - from the Country Swimming Championships in Darwin.
TEEN swim sensation Jake Burleigh of Lismore has brought home a swag of medals - and an age group champion title - from the Country Swimming Championships in Darwin.
The 14-year-old year old, who is in year eight at Derrinallum College, performed exceptionally well at the meet, which attracted swimmers from more than 60 clubs across Australia.
According to proud mum Cathy, the country championships are the premier swimming event for all swimmers who have previously qualified.
“The championships ran over four days and there was some great races; each age group was very competitive,” Cathy said.
“Jake did really well and qualified in all of his events which was terrific. He event swam personal best times each time he raced.”
Jake brought home a gold medal for the 50m breastroke, 100m breastroke, 200m breastroke and 100m butterfly.
He also won a silver in the 50m butterfly (with just .01 seconds separating first from second) and bronze medals in the 200m individual medley, 100m freestyle and 200m freestyle.
Capping off his championships, Jake finished fourth in the 50m freestyle.
With so many placings to his name, Jake topped the table and was named the 14-year male age group champion.
“Jake’s success in the pool is a great reward for his efforts and commitment to his sport,” Cathy said.
“He trains with Jayson Lamb in Warrnambool six times a week and three of those sessions require him to get up at 3.50am to train before school.”
