The 2025 Chronicle

AQUATICS – SWIMMING

SWIMMING Back Row: Nathan Cochran, Matt Swan, James-Patrick Hayward-Butt, Jed Reilly, Reece Cole, Robin Grantham, Nick Goeller, Luke Viljoen Middle Row: Jack Ralfe, Leruo Sento, Matt Shannon, Max D'Aubrey, Bandile Mahaye, Max Olivier, Rafe Vickers, Luke Robson Front Row (seated): Tane Greene, Bryn Retzlaff, Nicholas Smithers, Mrs Dale Lynch, Reily Elliot, Ms Lisa Abbott, Tristan Atkinson, Kyle Heyns, Oliver Guy

Staff Member in Charge: Mrs Dale Lynch Captain: Tristan Atkinson

terhouse gala, with only five points separating the top three Houses. The final standings were: Farfield (334 points), Tatham (332 points) and East (329 points). The school swimming team excelled at the Howick Invitational Gala, finishing first and collectively breaking ten records on the day. The season concluded with a strong showing at the Top 10 Gala, hosted by Maritzburg College at Westville Boys’ High School. Despite a disqualification in the medley relay, the team secured fifth place out of ten with 141 points, marking a significant improvement from previous years. A highlight was the 5x50m freestyle ladder relay, in which Michaelhouse fin ished a close second to Westville.

AWARDS Honours: Kyle Heyns Colours: Oliver Guy, Tane Greene Half-Colours: Jed Reilly, Nathan Cochran

Swimming experienced a resurgence at Mi chaelhouse in 2025, fuelled by a renewed sense of enthusiasm and a strong influx of

keen swimmers from the E Block intake.

SUMMARY OF TOP 10 GALA RESULTS 1st Westville Boys’ High School (235 points) 5th Michaelhouse (141 points) 10th Glenwood (50 Points)

This momentum led to a remarkable season, with the team delivering an impressive performance at both individual and collective levels. TEAM ACHIEVEMENTS The season kicked off with an explosive, closely contested in

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