Swimming

Leah’s world short course medal reward for endurance

IPSWICH’S most durable swimmer Leah Neale has added two medals to her extensive collection at one of her favourite destinations. Neale, 29, delayed her retirement in an attempt to make the latest Australian Dolphins team competing at this...

David Lems

18 Dec 2024

Sport

Record-breaking Ipswich swimmers master Pan Pacs pool

IPSWICH Grammar Swimming Club (IGSC) competitors have displayed impressive form sharing in two records and multiple medals at the latest Pan Pacific Masters Games. IGSC trio Erin Marchant, Riley Cox, Hamish Harty and another swimmer Erin Brigden...

David Lems

04 Dec 2024

Sport

Dedicated Amayra’s pool of talent reward

WITH A beaming personality and wonderful work ethic, Amayra Mehta has received a major boost looking for more success in coming months. Amayra, who has just turned 12, was preparing for Year 7 at Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School having excelled in...

David Lems

06 Nov 2024

Sport

Western Aquatics explore country swimming benefits

OLYMPIAN Heath Ramsay would love to see Ipswich host an annual carnival again for regional swimmers and their families. The 2000 Sydney Olympics and Commonwealth Games butterflier was a regular competitor when Ipswich District Regional Swimming...

David Lems

23 Oct 2024

Sport

Fantastic photos: pride in Olympic homecoming

CONFIDENT, relaxed and at home sharing in Ipswich’s sporting pride. Australia’s most successful Paris Olympian Mollie O’Callaghan was a magnet of attention at the City of Ipswich Olympic and Paralympic Community Celebration. However, you would...

David Lems

16 Oct 2024

Sport

Ipswich Paralympian feats inspire crowd

ONE Paralympian is a quiet achiever who continues to teach young people. The other international competitor is an outgoing sportsman who loves revving up crowds. Together, swimmer Poppy Wilson and archer Taymon Kenton-Smith represented their country...

David Lems

16 Oct 2024

Sport

Ipswich Grammar club’s premier swimming boost

IPSWICH Grammar Swimming Club competitors have started the new Brisbane Premier Division season in excellent shape, inspired by recent performances and the Paris Olympics. Training through the winter months, 21-swimmers competed in 73 events at the...

David Lems

16 Oct 2024

Sport

Rising Ipswich swimmer still eager after Olympic ordeal

IF rapidly emerging Ipswich swimmer Ella Ramsay ever questioned belonging in world-class competition, that was quickly shattered at the recent Paris Olympics. But it wasn’t only Ramsay’s self-belief that lifted her to the next level in France...

David Lems

09 Oct 2024

Sport

No retirement yet: Leah back in Australian swim team

ONE of Ipswich’s leading swimmers is glad she put retirement thoughts on hold. Olympic and world championship medal winner Leah Neale has regained her place on the Australian Dolphins swim team after a few years in the wilderness. Neale has been...

David Lems

02 Oct 2024

Sport

Elite challenges: Ipswich duo displays Olympic qualities

WHILE pool prodigy Mollie O’Callaghan extended her international reputation with three gold medals at the Olympics, another Ipswich swimmer was building a successful career for the future. Ipswich born and bred Ella Ramsay was also learning to...

David Lems

07 Aug 2024

Sport

Ella shares how Olympic countdown going

JUST days out from making her Olympic debut, Ipswich swimmer Ella Ramsay is dealing with some understandable nerves. However, she is maintaining a relaxed approach preparing to launch into the Paris pool. “There’s definitely nerves but that’s...

David Lems

24 Jul 2024

Sport

Elite Ipswich trio preparing to achieve Paris dreams

ELLA, Mollie and Poppy – an exceptional swimming trio about to propel Ipswich into the international spotlight. After a massive week of intense competition, the star performers are preparing to represent Australia at next month’s Olympics and...

David Lems

19 Jun 2024

Sport

Proud Ella’s personal best Olympic mindset

PARIS Olympics-bound Ipswich swimmer Ella Ramsay was unsure how to respond when asked how her latest success changed her life. After a brief pause, she highlighted the down-to-earth sportswoman she is. “I’m still the same person, still the same...

David Lems

26 Jun 2024

Sport

Ipswich achiever Ella achieves Olympic dream like her dad

ELATED Ipswich swimmer Ella Ramsay has followed in the footsteps of her supportive dad Heath, booking a place on the Australian team for next month’s Olympics. Ella, who turns 20 before heading to Paris, came second in Monday night’s 200m...

David Lems

12 Jun 2024

Sport

St Peters Lutheran College students showcase star qualities

SIX dedicated St Peters Lutheran College Springfield students have been rewarded with recent national and international successes. Fresh from their outstanding performances, there’s more elite opportunities to come. Olivia Galea, Allira Takau...

David Lems

15 May 2024

Sport

Ella’s personal best bid to make Paris Olympics

RAPIDLY improving Ipswich swimmer Ella Ramsay has added a powerful motivational tool to her growing confidence as she counts down the days to the Olympic trials. “I’ve just got to believe in myself,” Ramsay said, fresh from her most successful...

David Lems

01 May 2024

Sport

Ipswich teaching icon’s farewell emotions

WHEN one of the region’s leading HPE teachers retired, Calvin Hegvold knew exactly what he would miss most. “I’ve been at Silkstone [State School] for more than half my life, and for all bar nine years of my adult life, so there will always be...

David Lems

14 Feb 2024

Sport

Calvin’s exceptional coaching style praised

LONG-serving colleague and another Met West Sport life member Murray Rogers said Calvin Hegvold needed to be recognized alongside the “very best” Ipswich teaching and coaching role models, alongside icons like Des Taege, Ray Leschke, Bob Lawrie...

David Lems

14 Feb 2024

Sport

Double boost for Ella’s Olympic quest

PARIS Olympics prospect Ella Ramsay has strengthened her hopes of making next year’s Australian Dolphins team after a series of personal best swims overseas and at home. Ramsay, 19, completed another week of impressive performances at the...

David Lems

20 Dec 2023