Harry Wright Athletes Siobhan Haughey and Arno Kamminga Win Four Medals at China Open

Harry Wright Swim School athletes Siobhan Haughey and Arno Kamminga delivered a dominant performance at the 2026 China Open Swimming Championships in Shenzhen, winning a combined four medals including three gold medals from 19 to 22 March 2026.

Event Background

The China Open Swimming Championships is one of the premier international swimming competitions in Asia, drawing elite swimmers from around the world to Shenzhen's Universiade Sports Centre Aquatics Arena. The 2026 edition attracted over 500 swimmers from 31 domestic teams and nine countries and regions.

Siobhan Haughey — Triple Medallist

Siobhan Haughey continued her world-class form with a standout haul of three medals:
🥇 Women's 50m Freestyle — Gold — 24.41
🥇 Women's 100m Freestyle — Gold — 52.79
🥈 Women's 200m Freestyle — Silver — 1:54.91

Haughey's 100m Freestyle gold over Australian star Mollie O'Callaghan showcased her ability to perform against the world's best, edging out one of the top freestylers on the circuit.

Arno Kamminga — Gold Medallist

Harry Wright athlete Arno Kamminga claimed gold in the men's breaststroke in dominant fashion:
🥇 Men's 200m Breaststroke — Gold — 2:10.98

Kamminga's performance at the China Open continues his strong 2026 international season competing out of Hong Kong.

Representing Hong Kong

Both Siobhan Haughey and Arno Kamminga represent Harry Wright Swim School and the Swimming Club of the Sports Association (SCAA) on the international stage. Their performances at the 2026 China Open reflect the strength of the Harry Wright training programme and Hong Kong's growing presence in world-class competitive swimming.

Coach Acknowledgement

Congratulations to Siobhan and Arno for their incredible performances in Shenzhen. Their results are a testament to world-class dedication and preparation. On to the next! 🎉🏳️