RUSHWORTH P12 student, Branden Wilson, will represent the state in swimming after being selected for the School Sport Victoria (Vic 10-19 Years and Under) swimming team. In August, the team will be competing in the School Sport Australia Championships to be held in Brisbane, Queensland.
It has been a great performance by Branden Wilson, who participated in a structured trial process to be selected to represent Team Vic.
“I have been swimming with the Shepparton Swimming Club for eight years. I started competitively swimming when I was nine years old,” said Branden, who says he is “excited” to be representing Shepparton.
“I competed in the 2021 National Age Championships at the Gold Coast in the 100 breaststroke. The State School Swimming competition will be my second time interstate to compete.”
Many past School Sport Victoria team members have gone on to compete at national and international competitions, including the Olympic Games, World Championships, and the Commonwealth Games.
“I have always thought I would like to represent Australia in swimming. I like to think I am starting to head in that direction. I know if I keep working hard anything is possible,” Branden said.
Here’s hoping that Branden and his Victorian teammates can achieve their personal goals from this opportunity, and that Branden may be representing the country in years to come.
