THREE swimmers from Wangaratta District Specialist School Lara Pearson, Harry White and Toria Waddell–Laing competed in the multiclass division of the School Sport Victoria Swimming Championships at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre last month.

In front of 1000 swimmers and spectators in a large stadium 50m swimming pool the students each excelled in their event swim bringing home a swag of medals.

Lara Pearson – 12-14yrs 50m Girls Freestyle Multiclass – 3rd place & time 42.43

Harry White – 15-16yrs 50m Boys Freestyle Mulitclass – 3rd place & time 44.12

Harry White – 15-16yrs 50m Boys Freestyle Mulitclass – 5th place & time 1.08

Toria Wadell – Laing – 15-16yrs Girls Freestyle Mutliclass – 3rd place & time 59.65

Toria Wadell – Laing – 15-16yrs Girls Freestyle Mutliclass – 3rd place & time 1.22

WDSS physical education teacher Rowan Barrow congratulated the students on their achievements.

"Well done to the students for competing for the first time in the School Sport Victoria pathway events, representing the school, Hume region and reaching state level championships," Mr Barrow said.