Swimming

The 2024 swimming season was eagerly awaited. Following a disappointing seven-point loss in 2023, the team regathered and emerged stronger for the 2024 season. Months of preparation, fuelled by the desire for redemption, enabled us to emerge victorious. As a result, we became the most dominant team in the School’s recent history and set the stage for a bright future.

Showing utmost dedication to the sport is essential for success in the GPS landscape, with consistent and unwavering resilience proving to be the thread connecting past and present GPS winners. This was our goal in 2024.

The Junior GPS Championship team secured fourth place, promising a bright future with an abundance of talent ready for success on the senior stage. All Grammar boys exceeded expectations, securing six individual wins and one relay win.

GPS Carnival First Placegetters

Chen, Austin Li, Alexander Lee, Thomas Mowbray

The Senior GPS Championships saw 313 BGS spectators filling the stands and a record number of total spectators. From the first event, BGS took the lead, showcasing Grammar’s strength across all age groups. Our speed was unmatched, securing 17 victories and winning every age group.

As we approached the relays we held a lead, but a disqualification nearly jeopardised our results. Head Coach, Bobby Jovanovich reminded each team member of their goal, and the sacrifices made to achieve it. BGS went on to win five relays and secured top three positions in nine out of 10 relays, including the 16 and under 4 x 50m Medley team setting a new GPS record.

Overall, with a 44-point victory, BGS came first with 341 points. Nudgee College second with 297 points, and Gregory Terrace third with 218 points, a result forever etched into the history books. I wish the best to the BGS swimming team of 2025 and hope to continue witnessing BGS dominance in the future.

Edward Nelson Swimming Captain