Magnificent seven for Aurora

Redcliffe swimmer Aurora Jansma has medalled in all seven of her events at a major 18-nation international championship.

The eight-year-old won one gold, five silver and one bronze medal at the Global Aquatics Asian International Championships, on February 6-9 in Bangkok.

It was a remarkable performance by the Redcliffe Leagues Swimming Club member in a gruelling three-day schedule of 50m and 100m events.

At the end of the championship Aurora, competing as a nine-year-old, also received the Global Aquatics Asian International Age Champion trophy.

Quite an achievement at the Thai event which attracted 1200 entries from such as the US, Australia, Canada, Japan, Russia, India, Hong Kong, Thailand and the Philippines.

It completed an amazing fortnight for the Southern Cross Catholic College student who won four gold medals at the Vorgee Brisbane Regional 50m Sprint Championships.

Aurora’s achievements at both meets have set benchmark racing times for the remainder of her 2025 swimming season.

Born and raised in Redcliffe, she will be back in the pool on March 1 at the Brisbane Junior Metropolitan Championships in Chandler.