RISING Coffs Coast para-swimmer Ethan Blockey continues to make waves in the competitive arena following an impressive performance at the 2025 Australian Swimming Trials, held from 9–14 June in Adelaide.
Competing across multiple events, Blockey, 18, secured one bronze medal at the trials, which are held to determine the make-up of the Australian Dolphins team for World Aquatics Championships in Singapore in July and August.
The Coffs Harbour Swimming Club member took third in the Men 12 and Over 50 LC Metre Backstroke Multi-Class event, with a time of 31.03.
Following the trials, the Australian Institute of Sport announced Blockey had been selected to participate in the prestigious Australian Future Para Program.
The four-day camp in Canberra offered Blockey and his fellow athletes training sessions and workshops that focused on mental preparation, nutrition, and performance strategies.
Accompanying Blockey at the camp was his coach, Daniel Bannerman.
“The experience was both rewarding and informative, further fuelling Ethan’s passion for swimming and his aspirations for future competitions,” Bannerman told News Of The Area.
“Ethan’s ontinued success serves as an inspiration to many young athletes across Australia.”
By Andrea FERRARI
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