Nia O’Carrol (Gr.8) learner of Somerset College participated in the SA Level 3 Championship Gala. She achieved a Silver Medal for 100m Freestyle, a bronze Medal for 400m Freestyle and got 3 personal best times.

Nia O’Carroll

Kate Allwood (Gr.10) learner of Somerset College competed at the SA National Swimming Championship in the S15 category. She represented Western Cape in 7 events, swam personal best times in 5 of these and achieved 5 gold and 2 silver medals.

Kate Allwood

Chad Levey (Gr.12) learner of Somerset College attended the SA Junior Nationals. He participated in the following 4 events in the 15-19 age group: 400m, 800m, 1500m freestyle and the 400m Individual Medley. He achieved personal best times for each race and obtained 4th place in the 400m Individual Medley. He qualified for SA Senior Nationals in all 4 events and also qualified to go to the Olympic Trials but due to this being his matric year, he chose not to go. Chad was also invited as an Elite Swimmer, to participate in the Rotary Waterfront Elite Mile. He surprised himself with 2nd place in a highly competitive field.

Chad Levey