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National Recognition for Neo Salomonsson
Congratulations to Neo Salomonsson on his selection to the Swimming NZ 2026 National Youth Program Development Squad (Silver)!
Records and podium finishes highlight Otago Boys’ Otago Secondary School Swimming Championships campaign
The Otago Secondary School Swimming Championships may not be a large meet, but it still delivers plenty of racing, with the region’s top secondary school swimmers going head-to-head.
Neo Salomonsson Secures Double NZ International Team Selection Following Strong NZ Open Campaign
During Wānanga Week, Neo travelled to Auckland for his first New Zealand Open Championships, competing at senior level for the first time rather than within a single age-group.
Outstanding Performances by Neo and Declan at the South Island Swimming Championships
Declan Roulston and Neo Salomonsson swam at the South Island Swimming Championships, held at the newly opened Parakiore Sports and Recreation Centre in Christchurch from 13–15 March.
Fletch Makes a Splash in Rotorua
Congratulations to Fletch McCall, who travelled to Rotorua over the weekend to compete in the New Zealand Secondary Schools Open Water Swimming Championships.
Open Water Swimming 🥉
Last weekend, 14-year-old Fletch McCall delivered a standout performance at the annual 2.5km Ruby Island Swim.
Gold Medals and Records Highlight Neo’s swimming Summer Campaign
Like many Otago Boys’ sportsmen, Neo Salomonsson made the most of the summer break by competing in his chosen sport.
Records broken, National titles won, and PBs smashed by Neo and Taka at the NZ short course swimming championships
The New Zealand Short Course Championships were held in Auckland 21 – 26th September and Otago Boys' had Neo Salomonsson and Taka Sugiyama lining up on the blocks.
Emerging Male Swimmer of the Year – Neo Salomonsson
This award is presented to an up-and-coming male swimmer aged 16 years old or younger, who has excelled during the nomination period.
Record-Breaking Start to the Season for Neo
A huge congratulations to Neo Salomonsson (Kiwi Swim Club) who made a splash at the Otago Short Course Swimming Champs in Dunedin last weekend, breaking not one but two male 16-years records.
NZ Secondary School Swimming Championships
Congratulations to Taka Sugiyama, who competed at the NZ Secondary School Swimming Championships in Hamilton last week.
Otago Secondary School Swimming Champs Summary – OBHS Team
On Sunday, 15 July, seven of our boys participated in the Otago Secondary School swimming championships at Moana pool.
Taka in Action at New Zealand Swimming Champs
Taka attended the NZ Championships in Auckland last week, competing in the 17-18 year-old age group.
School’s Out, Pool’s On: Neo, Oliver and Declan Make Waves at Nationals
While most kids kicked off the school holidays with a well-earned break, Declan Roulston, Oliver Isles and Neo Salomonsson spent their first week grinding it out at the National Age Group Swimming Championships in Hastings.
Swimming Sports
Moana pool was the scene for this year’s swimming sports day. The boys were excited about showing their skills off and competing against each other and the clock.
A weekend of PB's for Declan
We would like to celebrate the achievements of Year 9 student, Declan Roulston.
Taka smashes it in the pool
Year 13 student Taka competed at the NZ Division II Swimming Championships held in Auckland last weekend.
Two titles for Fletch
Last weekend, Fletch McCall made a splash at the Lake Ruataniwha Open Water Swim event, competing in the 500m race against 27 other swimmers.
Strong swimming performances from our boys at the South Island Long Course Championships
Four of our boys headed to Invercargill for three days to attend the South Island Long Course swimming (SI LC) championships.
Our swimmers continue to shine
Neo Salomonsson and Oli Isles cap the year off in the pool with a 12-medal haul.

