Sam and Ben Smith – Open Water Swimming
Siblings Sam (Yr9) and Ben (Yr13) Smith have spent the summer competing in the South Island Secondary Schools, New Zealand Secondary Schools and New Zealand Open Water Swimming Championships.
The brothers have achieved some outstanding results over the season:
SI Secondary Schools
Ben Smith 16-19 years
1st 500m
1st 3.5km
Sam Smith 12-13 years
1st 500m
1st 1km
NZ Secondary Schools
Ben Smith 16-19 years
1st 3.5km
2nd 500m
Sam Smith 12-13 years
3rd 500m
7th 1km
NZ Open Water Champs
Ben Smith 16 – 17 years
3rd 7.5km
5th 7.5km Open Age
Sam Smith 12-13 years
18th 2.5km race
Ben & Sam then combined with their sisters to finish 5th in the 4 person 1km race in the Open Age Group at the NZ Open Water Champs. A fantastic family achievement.