An incredible four days of racing came to a close yesterday at the 2026 New Zealand Secondary School Swimming Championships, held at Auckland’s Sir Owen Glenn National Aquatic Centre. Pinehurst Schools team of 19 swimmers, once again proved that we punch well above our weight, finishing an outstanding 4th overall in the school standings and bringing home an impressive 26 medals.
🥇 2 Gold (Shawn Li)
🥈 8 Silver
🥉 16 Bronze
🥈 8 Silver
🥉 16 Bronze
But the success story goes well beyond the medal tally. Across the four days, our 19 swimmers achieved numerous personal bests, showed tremendous determination in the pool, and demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship. The team spirit on the side of the pool was exceptional, with swimmers constantly encouraging and supporting one another, creating a fantastic atmosphere throughout the championship.
To finish 4th in New Zealand is a remarkable achievement and a testament to the hard work, commitment and resilience of our swimmers. We are incredibly proud of the way our students represented Pinehurst, both in and out of the water.
Congratulations to all involved on a fantastic championship!
