Australia’s most decorated Olympian, Emma McKeon and Olympic Champion and World Record Holder Kaylee McKeown will headline this week’s Victorian Open Championships at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC), 23-25 February 2024.
McKeon and McKeown will be joined by a plethora of Australian and international swimming stars, with 20 visiting countries represented. The Championships are one of the major racing opportunities for Olympic hopefuls in the lead up to Australian Championships and Olympic Trials. The event will also play host to the Citi Para Swimming World Series, bringing some of the best para swimmers from around the world to Melbourne.
Fresh from being crowned World Champion in the Men’s 50m Backstroke in Doha, Isaac Cooper will be looking to continue his fine form. Other swimmers to watch are Australian Dolphins Cody Simpson, Lani Pallister, Bowen Gough and Mikayla Smith as well as Paralympians Col Pearse, Tim Hodge and Ahmed Kelly.
The Championships will also showcase some of Victoria’s most talented swimmers including Nunawading’s Isabella Boyd, Evan Chee and William Petric, Surrey Park’s Anthony Boussounis, Cheltenham’s Tommy Lane and Tara Kinder from Melbourne Vicentre.
Entry to the venue is free so make sure you come down to MSAC to see some of the best swimmers in the world as they set their sights on Paris. If you can’t join us, you’ll be able to catch all the action live and free on Kayo Freebies and the Swimming Victoria YouTube Channel for international viewers. Our commentary team will keep you informed and entertained, with special guests and pool deck interviews enhancing the broadcast.
As well as the action in the pool, our wonderful sponsors Funky Trunks and Funkita will be there showcasing their bright, bold, high quality swimwear, visit their pop up shop behind the grandstand. You’ll also be able to purchase the latest swimming and event merchandise at the Swimmerch stall. Click here to pre order for pick up at the event.
AutoCoach and Sports Dieticians Australia will also be in attendance, providing information and resources. Make sure you stop by to find out about their services.
We are thrilled to again be part of the Washroom Dignity initiative, where we will be offering free menstruation products in both the female indoor and outdoor pool changerooms during the Championships.
And finally, back by popular demand, the Champions Bar will be open on the Champions Room balcony during finals sessions, giving fans the opportunity to socialise, unwind and take in the swimming from another viewpoint.
We hope you’re as excited as we are for the 2024 Victorian Open LC Championships and Citi Para Swimming World Series! For all competition information and updates click here.
