Swimming Carnival
Kings of the Pool: King House Triumphant!
Wangaratta High School
In one of the closest finishes in our 110-year history, King House (588 points) snatched a shock victory over favourites Ovens (582) at the 2026 Swimming Carnival. Despite having the smallest roster, King’s dominant Girls' cohort and high participation in novelty events secured their 4th title in six years.
The Scoreboard
- 1st: King (588)
- 2nd: Ovens (582)
- 3rd: Wareena (537)
- 4th: Merriwa (458)
2026 Age Group Champions
The following students were awarded prestigious medals for their individual dominance:
| Category | Champion | House |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Girls | Ashton Ryan | King |
| 13 Boys | Thomas Lindsay | Ovens |
| 14 Girls | Imogen Rocchiccioli* | King |
| 14 Boys | Noah Anderson | Wareena |
| 15 Girls | Shane Marshall | Merriwa |
| 15 Boys | Austin Whitehead | Ovens |
| 16 Girls | Ruby O’Kane | Merriwa |
| 16 Boys | Oskar McGahan | Ovens |
| 17 Girls | Isabelle Christison | King |
| 17 Boys | Sam Morey | Merriwa |
| 18+ Girls | Milly O’Kane | King |
| 18+ Boys | Merlin Tzaros | Wareena |
| *Denotes a perfect 40-point score. |
History in the Making
- The Swimming Sweep: Year 12 Merlin Tzaros became the 13th person in history to win six consecutive age titles, incredibly competing this year in a waterproof cast.
- The "Greatest Ever" List: Milly O’Kane claimed her 7th combined title (Swimming/Athletics), moving to 2nd all-time.
- Family Dynasty: The O’Kane siblings (Milly, Ruby, and Ned) now hold 9 total swimming titles, chasing the all-time family record.
- Rising Stars: Imogen Rocchiccioli delivered the day's only flawless performance, winning all four races.
A huge thank you to Sport Coordinator Jud Mullins, Sandy "Newmo" Newman for 28 years of service, and all the staff and student volunteers who made the 110th carnival a success!
