Talented Wollongong swimmer Courtney Lendvay claimed Illawarra's only individual gold medal at the recent NSW State Age Championships at the Sydney Olympic Pool Aquatic Centre.
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The Wollongong Swim Club junior won gold in the 200 metres backstroke in the 12-years age division, chopping a massive 5.96 seconds off her previous personal best time.
In eight swims at the championships, Lendvay trimmed more than 20sec off her PBs, with her other top result a fourth in the 200m freestyle.
Clubmate Jarrod Dyer continued his outstanding season by setting a state record in the 13-years s14 Multi-Class 50m backstroke.
Wollongong clubmate Lucy Cliff also picked up a state medal with a silver in the 15-years 100m breaststroke, plus set four PBs at the state carnival.
Other Wollongong Swim Club juniors to do well included Astel Gaviglia, who finished 12th in the 15-years 100m breaststroke, while Dannika Creati (10 years) was 11th in the 50m freestyle.
The Wollongong club's new summer season points-score starts on October 10 at Beaton Park.
