Swim Squad
Eltham High School
Swim Squad 2026 - Lap-a-thon
Every year, the EHS Swim Squad holds its annual “Lap-a-thon”. This event is run for students to fundraise money to purchase gifts from Kmart to support the Eltham Lions Club’s food hampers that are distributed to local Nillumbik families that may otherwise miss out on a Christmas day celebration. The event gives us swimmers a chance to use our passion of swimming to make a difference in other people’s lives.
This year we had 21 swimmers who took part in the 2026 “Lap-a-thon”, swimming a mind boggling total of 2,078 laps in 1 hour. Together, the squad covered an amazing 52 kilometres, demonstrating the determination, endurance, and teamwork of everyone involved. Each lap contributed to the overall effort, with every swimmer playing a part in supporting this important community initiative.
We are very lucky to have very dedicated parents and teachers willing to help support and run the event, with many of them turning up at 7:00am to help count the laps that we swam. This event would not have been able to run without them. This was a great opportunity for us to play an important role in the community to support others during a challenging time of year.
Grace Ramage, Year 9
EHS Swim Squad 2026 Lap-a-thon - “Swim Till Ya Grin!” Lap Count:
Lane 1
Stan Nisbet - 86
Luke Harmathy - 84
Daniel Reid - 104
Willam De Mestre - 82
Jack Stirling - 62
Emir Mert - 58
Lane 2
MJ Morrison - 116
Mila Loughlin - 104
Indi Muxlow - 92
Scout Davis - 90
Max Cooper - 88
Lane 3
Alison Carter - 122
Grace Ramage - 106
Evie Sullivan - 102
Bell Tully - 102
Mia Spatacore - 90
Caitlin Cowap - 72
Lane 4
Logan Armstrong - 128
Hudson Green - 122
Summer Green - 114
Noah Razz (CRT) - 154
Fun Facts:
| 21 Swimmers | 1 hour of Lap Swimming without touching the pool bottom |
| Total Distance | 52 kms |
| Ave Distance | 2474 laps x 25 |
| Total Laps | 2078 (25m Pool) |
| Ave Laps | 99 |
| Ave Speed | 2.61Km per hour |
PHIL BOYD, Swim Squad Coach