The February edition of the Singapore Swim Series was nothing short of fantastic. It was a meet filled with courage, breakthroughs, and confidence, with every single swimmer returning home with at least one Personal Best (PB). Beyond the timings, what stood out most was the determination each swimmer showed in challenging themselves and stepping up to new events.
Friday Highlights – Taking on the Butterfly
Friday kicked off with a bold challenge as Amelia and Clare took on the 100m Butterfly. For swimmers who only learned butterfly less than a year ago, this was no easy task. Both girls managed to swim under the 2-minute mark, an outstanding achievement that reflects their hard work, discipline, and willingness to step outside their comfort zones. A huge milestone and a strong start to the competition.
Saturday Action – Backstroke and Freestyle
Saturday was packed with action, featuring the 100m Backstroke and 100m Freestyle events, and it delivered a wave of new timings across the board.
100m Backstroke
Our young swimmers showed remarkable progress in backstroke:
Lawrence (8 years old) clocked an impressive 1:44.65, showing great promise as an up-and-coming swimmer.
Skyler followed closely with a solid 1:49.58, demonstrating consistency and improvement.
100m Freestyle – PBs All Around
The 100m Freestyle was truly special. Whether it was a first-time swim or an event they were already familiar with, everyone achieved a PB.
Special mentions:
- Darius, whose dedication over the past two months clearly paid off as he closed the gap significantly with a strong swim.
- Clare, who became our first girl in the 9-year-old category to go under 1:30.
- Eunice, who also broke the 1:40 barrier, marking a major personal achievement.
100m Freestyle Results:
Clare – 1:28.62 (PB)
Eunice Weng – 1:35.15 (PB)
Amelia – 1:43.70 (PB)
Lawrence – 1:39.38 (PB)
Darius – 1:40.77 (PB)
Kichiro – 1:43.97 (PB)
Skyler – 1:44.97 (PB)
Ashriq – 1:49.27 (PB)
50m Breaststroke – Strength and Consistency
The breaststroke events showcased both consistency and improvement across different age groups.
Clare got 1st in the 9-year-old category, continuing her dominance in this stroke.
Paul secured 2nd place in the 7-year-old category, and our youngest SNAG qualifier
Lawrence achieved 3rd place in the 8-year-old category.
A special highlight goes to Celine, who successfully completed her event and shaved off an impressive 8 seconds, clocking 1:06.05 in the 50m Breaststroke. With her current progress, breaking the 1-minute mark by SNAG is well within reach.
50m Breaststroke Results:
Clare – 50.18 (1st, 9YO Girls)
Paul – 56.92 (PB, 2nd, 7YO)
Lawrence – 52.44 (PB, 3rd, 8YO)
Lexton – 43.92 (PB)
Eunice – 51.79 (PB)
Darius – 54.25 (PB)
Celine – 1:06.05 (PB)
The Ultimate Test – 200m Freestyle
The 200m Freestyle is one of the toughest events, testing both endurance and mental strength. For many swimmers, this was a new event—and they rose to the challenge impressively.
Bilis broke the 3-minute barrier for the first time, a huge milestone.
Every swimmer in this event recorded their best-ever timing, setting a strong foundation for future long-distance races.
200m Freestyle Results:
Bilis – 2:59.23 (PB)
Clare – 3:12.96 (PB)
Ronic – 3:18.23 (PB)
Eunice – 3:24.16 (PB)
Looking Ahead
This Singapore Swim Series February Edition was a clear reflection of consistent training, resilience, and teamwork. With so many PBs achieved and new events conquered, the momentum is strong as we continue preparing for SNAG and the Swimfaster Award.
The journey continues—and this team is just getting started. 💪🏊♂️🏊♀️
