British School Jakarta’s (BSJ) Swimming Academy celebrated a successful three days at the KRAPDA DKI Jakarta Swimming Championship, earning 42 medals, two top swimmer awards, and personal best times across age groups and squads.
Held at the GBK Aquatic Centre from the 7th to the 9th of October, the competition saw BSJ swimmers take home 24 gold, seven silver, and 11 bronze medals, comprising 29 individual and 13 relay medals.
Abigail J and Varrick M received the Best Girls’ Swimmer and Best Boys’ Swimmer of the Meet awards, respectively, in the 12–13 age category. Across individual and relay events, Abigail collected 12 gold medals, while Varrick earned nine gold, two silver, and one bronze.
Swimmers in both the 12–13 and 14–15 age groups contributed to the team’s results. Throughout the meet, they encouraged one another and celebrated their teammates’ achievements, from medal-winning races to new personal bests. The 13 relay medals gave the squad further reason to celebrate together.
“I’m incredibly proud of the entire team. Winning 42 medals at a championship of this calibre reflects the dedication, consistency, and hard work our swimmers put into training,” said Martin Vogel, BSJ’s Aquatics Director. “Abigail and Varrick delivered exceptional performances and thoroughly deserve their recognition. Equally rewarding was seeing swimmers across our squads achieving personal bests, supporting one another and celebrating together. This combination of individual progress, collective success, and strong team spirit reflects everything we strive towards at BSJ.”
At BSJ, sport is an essential part of student wellbeing, helping young people stay active, build friendships, and grow in confidence. Training and competition teach them to handle setbacks, support one another, and work towards their goals.
With guidance from a world-class coaching team, students develop as athletes while learning teamwork, sportsmanship, and perseverance. The Swimming Academy’s results show what consistent effort and the right support can achieve.
Individual & Relay Medallists
12–13 Years Age Group
- Abigail J: 12 Gold
- Varrick M: 9 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze
- Lingxi W: 5 Gold, 1 Silver, 2 Bronze
- Gweneira C: 5 Gold, 1 Bronze
- Air H: 5 Gold, 1 Silver
- Alexander F: 4 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze
- Elena H: 3 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bronze
- Dohwan L: 1 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze
- Shawn K: 1 Gold
14–15 Years Age Group
- Kenneth S: 2 Silver, 1 Bronze
- Sawa H: 5 Bronze
- Lana H: 3 Bronze
- Peyton T: 3 Bronze
- Ariana W: 3 Bronze
- Elliott M: 1 Bronze
- Arrijaalu N: 1 Bronze
- Jed L: 1 Bronze
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