SPORTS NEWS
2 October 2025
Vol.80
THE LION'S DEN UWC Dover's PX Invitational The Merlions kicked off their racing season with 108 swimmers competing at UWC Dover’s PX Invitational - their first meet of the year. This Introductory Racing Meet served as a valuable starting point, helping swimmers and coaches assess current form, identify focus areas, and prepare for next week’s Gala before moving into the major Targeted Competitions in November and beyond. Performance Squad shone with some outstanding results. Nathalie continued her strong form, setting personal bests and new school records in both the 50–100m Butterfly and 50–100m Freestyle. Casha, Forrest, Chloe, and Eloise collected an impressive haul of medals, many of them gold. Newcomers Louisa and Naya made an immediate impact with PBs, while Harvey, Ryan, Eric, Josh, and Michael also clocked multiple best times across the weekend. The Competitive Squad also opened their year with great performances. Maya led the way with two medals in the breaststroke events, while Penny, Gabby, Olivia, Isabelle, Ella, Amelie, Billy, Nick, and Ives all impressed in finals. Adrian, Kai, Will, and Oli — making a strong return from injury — all slashed their PBs. For the Year 7–8 Comp Squad, this was a valuable step in their racing journey. Hana claimed a bronze in the 50m Freestyle, with Sissi, Ayda, and Sarah also reaching finals. Special mention goes to Kiana, Henry, Naomi, Agens, Andy, and Charlie for their strong swims and continued progress.
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