On October 7 and 8, three Taree Torpedoes swimmers participated in the Swimming NSW Achievers squad meet at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre.
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Olivia Dew, Bevan Smith and Marcus Smith competed in the Swimming North Coast team that came third overall in the State.
The trio achieved 10 personal best times out of twelve swims, with Olivia Dew claiming a silver medal for 50 metre freestyle (12 years girls) and bronze as part of the North Coast relay team.
Bevan Smith achieved gold in 50 metre backstroke and freestyle, silver for 50 metre fly and bronze in the 50 metre breaststroke for 13 year boys.
Meanwhile, Taree swimmers will be competing at Crescent Head on October 21.
Taree Torpedoes will host a carnival at the YMCA managed Manning Aquatic Leisure Centre on November 18.
The club is diving in and making a splash again this year with the season commencing last Wednesday night for the first time.
Swimmers compete in all strokes over various distances, depending on their grading.
The aim of swimmers is to better their individual times with points awarded accordingly.
Club nights are Wednesdays from 5.45pm and anyone interested in trying swimming club is welcome to come along or contact tareetorpedoes@gmail for more information.