Could this be swimming’s next big thing?
Hoppers Crossing teen Emmason McCurley has her sights set on making the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo – and according to coach Peter Botheras, she’s well on her way.
“If she continues to improve the way she does, she’ll have times that will be competitive with the Australian team,” the Wyndham City Sharks Swimming Club national squad coach says.
The 14-year-old has competed and won medals at a range of state and national- level swimming competitions. Her 100 metres backstroke time is two-tenths of a second off the national qualifying time.
Emmason will compete at the Pacific School Games in Adelaide in November.
She was one of three young people to receive Wyndham Mayoral Youth Awards late last month. The award came with a $500 grant to help with the cost of travelling to interstate competitions.
Good News Lutheran College student April Knights and actress and filmmaker Jessica Ricci also received awards.
