Alice Flies away with Gold in the Pool

Roseville College Year 9 swimmer, Alice Stuart, has won gold in the 50m Butterfly.

Alice Flies away with Gold in the Pool

It has been a busy season for the talented ‘fly specialist, whose recent podium finishes include 3rd in the 100m Butterfly (and 5th in 200m Butterfly) at the Australian Age National Swimming Championships; 2nd in the 50m Butterfly at the IGSSA Swimming Championships; three gold medals (1st) in 50m, 100m and 200m Butterfly at the Combined Independent Schools (CIS) Swimming Championships; and, alongside her gold in 50m Butterfly at All Schools, 2nd in the 100m Butterfly.

I was always in the water as a toddler. When my brothers started swimming lessons, I just tagged along. By Year 4, swimming had ‘taken over’,” says the dedicated teenager, who attended an AIS Emerging Talent Squad in September last year. “While I enjoy other sports, too, like social tennis and weekend hockey, my dream is that my commitment in the pool might lead to an opportunity like the Olympics!”

Alice says she is inspired by Olympian Jessicah Schipper, whom she has met and found to be friendly, unaffected by her achievements and gracious. To follow in Jessica’s wake, Alice trains nine times a week, including eight pool sessions and one gym workout, as part of her rigorous training program. “I know that dedication and perseverance pay off and that the sacrifice is worth it. If I manage my time well, I can balance my school work and training, with quality time with family and friends.” 

Since 2007, Alice has competed in representative swimming for Roseville College. Head of Sport, Mrs Ann Osborne, commends Alice’s diligence in the pool saying her success is very well deserved. “In person, Alice is very modest about her results. However, her goals align with both her commitment and ability. I would love to see her realise her dream to compete on the world stage.” 

Alice is also one of several Roseville College students to represent NSW or Australia in sports such as basketball, softball, rowing, tennis and athletics in recent years. In the past three years, graduates have gone on to compete in their sport at Australian and overseas universities in athletics, basketball, softball, rowing and tennis. 

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Alice Flies away with Gold in the Pool

23-May-2012 Roseville College Year 9 swimmer, Alice Stuart, has won gold in the 50m Butterfly.

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