Sunshine Coast Grammar Swimming recorded an impressive national campaign at the 2026 Swimming Australia National Championships on the Gold Coast, with 35 swimmers competing, six national medals and multiple finals appearances against the strongest swimmers in the country.
At the Australian MC Age Championships, Grammar claimed three national medals, led by Grace Brimelow, who secured Silver in the 400m Freestyle, and Jackson King, who won two Bronze medals in the 400m Freestyle and 100m Backstroke. The club finished 33rd on the national point score among 115 scoring clubs.
Further national success followed at the Australian Open / MC Championships, where Grammar swimmers earned three additional medals, including Gold to Isabella Van Der Merwe in the 19–20 years 200m Breaststroke, Silver to Kane Martin in the 19–20 years 200m Individual Medley, and Bronze to William Martin in the MC 100m Butterfly. The team again placed 33rd nationally and recorded several finals appearances across the meet.
The Australian Age Championships showcased the club’s emerging talent and depth, with 20 swimmers recording six national finalists, seven top 20 finishers, and a top 10 relay performance. Sunshine Coast Grammar Swimming Club finished in the top 20% of national scoring clubs, placing 44th out of more than 216 clubs. This places the Club firmly among Australia’s leading swimming programs.
The coaching team praised the swimmers’ professionalism and unity throughout the demanding competition schedule.
“The coaching team is extremely proud of how all the swimmers handled themselves through the ups and downs of a national event. It was great to see the athletes support one another, and that speaks strongly to the culture we continue to build within our club.”
- Charles Barry - Coach
Congratulations to all athletes on a successful Championships!
