Local swimmers from Manly Andrew 'Boy' Charlton (MABC) Squads this week competed on the world stage at the Junior Pan Pacific Swimming Championships.  

Avalon resident Josh Kerr (18) and Newport local Lillie McPherson (15) were part of the Australian team, with medal winning performances in the pool.

Josh and Lillie competed against swimmers from the US, Canada, Japan, New Zealand and the Pacific region. It was the first time the event was held in Australia, hosted by the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra.  

Josh earned his first international medal, a silver medal, and swam his personal best in the 200 Individual Medley. He also made the final of the 400IM and the B final of the 100m backstroke, where he swam another personal best.

Lillie was a crucial member of the girls' 4x100 freestyle relay team, which won a silver medal. She also made the B finals in both the 100m freestyle and the 50m freestyle, showcasing her competitive spirit and potential on the international stage.

Both swimmers were trained by our MABC coaching team and are members of the Manly Swimming Club.

MABC Squads program runs year round and our committed and passionate coaching team provides a fun and enjoyable training environment.  

We continue to partner with Manly Swimming Club to train the next generation of swimming champions.

For more information about Manly Aquatic Centre, including our top-notch facilities, learn to swim school and squads visit our website