Through the winter of 2015 Rhiannon progressed through school swimming, winning gold at every level in the 50m Butterfly and 100m Butterfly. She then qualified for the Pacific Schools Games in Adelaide in November 2015 where she picked up two gold medals in those same events.
February 2016 saw Rhiannon compete at the NSW State Age Swimming Championships where she received her first ever medal in the 200m Butterfly, placing third. A time of 1.01.68 won her gold in the 100m Butterfly as well as the distinction of being NSW’s fastest under the age of 18.
These swims qualified Rhiannon for three events – the 50m, 100m and 200m Butterfly – in the coming Olympic trials to be held in Adelaide. Her goal is to make the Junior Olympic team.
Rhiannon competed at the Australian Age Championships in late March, qualifying for the 200m Butterfly, finishing sixth in the final with a personal best time of 2.19.36. She also finished fourth in the 100m Butterfly.
All in all, a staggering effort! Congratulations Rhiannon, and best wishes for what promises to be an exciting year.
