Harry Wright Swimmers Excel at HKGSA Division 3 Short Course Championship Post-Lunar New Year
The Harry Wright Performance Squad had an outstanding showing at the HKGSA Division 3 Short Course Championship (Part 2), held on Saturday, February 28th at Shing Mun Valley Swimming Pool. This was the first major competition following the Lunar New Year break, and Harry Wright sent a large team to compete.
The competition was a full day of racing, running from 9:00 AM until nearly 8:00 PM, with swimmers competing across all age groups. The dedication and hard work displayed by our swimmers, coaches, and supporting parents throughout this long day was truly commendable.
Special Thanks
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our coaching staff for their commitment throughout the long competition day, and to all parents who provided invaluable support and encouragement. Special thanks to Coach Chui for organizing and reporting the comprehensive results from this championship.
Medal Winners
We are delighted to celebrate the exceptional achievements of our medal-winning swimmers:
Gold Medalists (🥇):
•Knecht Ilythya (15-17 Girls) - 50m Freestyle (27.89)
•Chan Ho Him Dickson (13-14 Boys) - 100m Breaststroke (1:10.88)
•Chan Yat Fung Evan (15-17 Boys) - 50m Backstroke (28.72)
•Lee Chun Hei (11-12 Boys) - 50m Backstroke (34.16)
Silver Medalists (🥈):
•Knecht Ilythya (15-17 Girls) - 100m Breaststroke (1:23.79)
•Cheeseman Alexandra (13-14 Girls) - 50m Freestyle (30.13)
•Ching Kaitlyn (11-12 Girls) - 50m Backstroke (36.77)
Bronze Medalists (🥉):
•Wall Isabella (15-17 Girls) - 50m Freestyle (29.90)
Top 8 Finalists
In addition to our medal winners, the following athletes achieved top-8 placements:
•Arnold Kaija (13-14 Girls) - 5th Place, 50m Freestyle
•Li Nga Ki (13-14 Girls) - 7th Place, 50m Freestyle
•Chan Yung Tai Alyssa (13-14 Girls) - 8th Place, 50m Freestyle
•Man Aidan Chun Yin (13-14 Boys) - 4th Place, 50m Freestyle; 8th Place, 50m Backstroke
•Yu Avalyn Mary (8 Under Girls) - 4th Place, 50m Freestyle
•Deng Tsz Lam Jake (15-17 Boys) - 4th Place, 50m Freestyle
•Maronilla Jana (13-14 Girls) - 7th Place, 100m Breaststroke
•Lu Audrey (13-14 Girls) - 8th Place, 50m Backstroke
•Ching Kaitlyn (11-12 Girls) - 6th Place, 50m Freestyle
•Nunes Cesar (11-12 Boys) - 6th Place, 100m Breaststroke
•Eloise Khoe (11-12 Girls) - 7th Place, 50m Backstroke
Standout Individual Performances
Our swimmers delivered impressive individual performances throughout the championship:
Ilythya Knecht (15-17 Girls) dominated the freestyle and breaststroke events, winning gold in the 50m Freestyle (27.89) and claiming silver in the 100m Breaststroke (1:23.79). Her versatility across multiple strokes demonstrates the quality of her training and technique.
Chan Ho Him Dickson (13-14 Boys) earned gold in the 100m Breaststroke with an impressive time of 1:10.88, showcasing his strength in this discipline.
Chan Yat Fung Evan (15-17 Boys) claimed gold in the 50m Backstroke (28.72), demonstrating his technical proficiency in the backstroke.
Lee Chun Hei (11-12 Boys) won gold in the 50m Backstroke (34.16), showing excellent form in the younger age group.
Wall Isabella (15-17 Girls) earned bronze in the 50m Freestyle (29.90), contributing to the team's medal count.
Cheeseman Alexandra (13-14 Girls) claimed silver in the 50m Freestyle (30.13), demonstrating consistent performance in this event.
Ching Kaitlyn (11-12 Girls) earned silver in the 50m Backstroke (36.77) and placed 6th in the 50m Freestyle (31.22), showing versatility across events.
Man Aidan Chun Yin (13-14 Boys) achieved 4th place in the 50m Freestyle (26.96) and 8th place in the 50m Backstroke (33.75), demonstrating competitive performance in both events.
Arnold Kaija (13-14 Girls) placed 5th in the 50m Freestyle (31.16), contributing to the team's strong showing in freestyle events.
Nunes Cesar (11-12 Boys) earned 6th place in the 100m Breaststroke (1:21.64), showing solid performance in the breaststroke.
Comprehensive Team Participation
Our swimmers competed across all age categories from 8 and Under through 15-17 years, demonstrating the depth and breadth of our competitive program. Swimmers participated in a wide range of events including freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke, showcasing the versatility of our squad.
Coaching Excellence
We extend our gratitude to Coach Lee Zento, Coach Scott Fong, and Coach Chui Wai Chun for their expert preparation and guidance of our swimmers throughout the competition.
Post-Lunar New Year Success
The strong performances at the Division 3 Championship demonstrate that our swimmers have returned from the Lunar New Year break in excellent form and ready to compete at the highest levels. This is an important milestone as we head into the remainder of the season.
Congratulations to all our swimmers for their excellent performances!
Well done, Harry Wright team!