Fencing

Jasper Rowley (ON 2013) is the Australian Champion for the Open Men’s Saber for 2014. Jasper took up fencing when he started at Newington in Year 7. Congratulations Jasper.

Speed Skating

Newington boys Denali Blunden (8/JN) and Keanu Blunden (ON 2012) have competed in the Star Class International short track speed skating competition held in Bormio, Italy.

Denali ranked 1st in the competition in his age group and achieved his personal best results for all distances in the competition (500m, 777m and 1000m). He came home with the silver medals for the 777m and 1000m, and a gold medal for 500m, with points ranking him 1st overall for his age division. Keanu took home a silver medal for the 1000m, a bronze for 1500m and 4th in the 500m, ranking him 3rd overall for his age division.

Both boys have their eyes set on the 2018 Winter Olympics with Keanu gaining experience in Junior World Championship and World Cups. Denali’s medium term goal is to represent Australia in the 2016 Youth Olympics (Norway).

Open Water Swimming

Congratulations Callum Lowe-Griffiths (10/PR) who competed in the 2014 Cole Classic on 2 February. Callum won the Cole Classic 2km Elite race at the time of 20:55m. What a fantastic win!