2025 Australian Age Champs

In 24-25 the GSAQU club swimmers competed across 32 swim meets hosted by clubs from the Wide Bay and Brisbane regions. These competitors achieved many personal best times, medals, Age Champion awards and regional records and accolades, with Mason Kopff being the Club’s standout performer. Mason was the Club’s sole national times qualifier. Mason competed in four Freestyle events (listed below), achieving great results for his first time splashing at the Australian Age Championships:

• Day 3 – Sat 12^th Event 43: 800m Freestyle – placing 13^th overall for the 14YRS Boys.
• Day 6, Tue 15^th Event 108: 400m Freestyle – placing 6^th overall for the 14YRS Boys achieving a 11.11second Personal Best time.
• Day 8, Thu 17^th Event 179: 1500m Freestyle – achieving a bronze medal placing 3^rd overall for the 14YRS Boys, with a 28.68second Personal Best time.
• Day 9, Fri 18^th Event 180: 200m Freestyle – placing 28^th overall for the 14YRS Boys achieving a 2.48second time improvement.

Congratulations to Mason and Coach Brian Stehr on your 2025 Australian Age Champs success!