Swimming

Ella’s world championships swimming benefits

IPSWICH’S international swimmer Ella Ramsay has returned from the world championships with a silver medal and new racing skills. As she prepared for wisdom tooth surgery, Ramsay reflected on the satisfaction of sharing in Australia’s 4x100m...

David Lems

20 Aug 2025

Sport

Ipswich duo’s world swimming medal rewards

TRAINING as a teenager at Springfield, Mollie O’Callaghan dared dream of one day winning a gold medal at the world championships. The former Waterworx Swimming Club competitor now has 11, joining superstar Ian Thorpe. O’Callaghan came close to...

David Lems

06 Aug 2025

Sport

Rising Ipswich swimmer Ella’s boost for world titles

WORLD championships-bound Ipswich swimmer Ella Ramsay credits a post-Olympics break and new coach for helping her produce the best form of her career. Ramsay, who turns 21 before her latest international competition, is riding a wave of confidence...

David Lems

09 Jul 2025

Sport

High emotion, rewards for Ipswich swimmers bound for Singapore

IPSWICH trio Mollie O’Callaghan, Ella Ramsay and Poppy Wilson head to the world swimming championships in outstanding form after riding a wave of emotional results in Adelaide. O’Callaghan, 21, was in tears despite winning the 200m freestyle in...

David Lems

18 Jun 2025

Sport

Ella, Mollie display national championship tenacity

NATIONAL title-winning Ipswich swimmers Ella Ramsay and Mollie O’Callaghan delivered impressive early auditions for the world championships in Singapore later this year. Ramsay built on her relay silver medal-winning performance at last year’s...

David Lems

30 Apr 2025

Sport

Ipswich Grammar swimmers set national standards

SEVERAL Ipswich Grammar swimmers have qualified for the National Age Championships after tremendous efforts at the latest state titles. The Ipswich Grammar contingent enters the new year preparing to compete against Australia’s finest young swimmers...

Guest Writer

15 Jan 2025

Sport

Leah’s world short course medal reward for endurance

IPSWICH’S most durable swimmer Leah Neale has added two medals to her extensive collection at one of her favourite destinations. Neale, 29, delayed her retirement in an attempt to make the latest Australian Dolphins team competing at this...

David Lems

18 Dec 2024

Sport

Record-breaking Ipswich swimmers master Pan Pacs pool

IPSWICH Grammar Swimming Club (IGSC) competitors have displayed impressive form sharing in two records and multiple medals at the latest Pan Pacific Masters Games. IGSC trio Erin Marchant, Riley Cox, Hamish Harty and another swimmer Erin Brigden...

David Lems

04 Dec 2024

Sport

Dedicated Amayra’s pool of talent reward

WITH A beaming personality and wonderful work ethic, Amayra Mehta has received a major boost looking for more success in coming months. Amayra, who has just turned 12, was preparing for Year 7 at Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School having excelled in...

David Lems

06 Nov 2024

Sport

Western Aquatics explore country swimming benefits

OLYMPIAN Heath Ramsay would love to see Ipswich host an annual carnival again for regional swimmers and their families. The 2000 Sydney Olympics and Commonwealth Games butterflier was a regular competitor when Ipswich District Regional Swimming...

David Lems

23 Oct 2024

Sport

Fantastic photos: pride in Olympic homecoming

CONFIDENT, relaxed and at home sharing in Ipswich’s sporting pride. Australia’s most successful Paris Olympian Mollie O’Callaghan was a magnet of attention at the City of Ipswich Olympic and Paralympic Community Celebration. However, you would...

David Lems

16 Oct 2024

Sport

Ipswich Paralympian feats inspire crowd

ONE Paralympian is a quiet achiever who continues to teach young people. The other international competitor is an outgoing sportsman who loves revving up crowds. Together, swimmer Poppy Wilson and archer Taymon Kenton-Smith represented their country...

David Lems

16 Oct 2024

Sport

Ipswich Grammar club’s premier swimming boost

IPSWICH Grammar Swimming Club competitors have started the new Brisbane Premier Division season in excellent shape, inspired by recent performances and the Paris Olympics. Training through the winter months, 21-swimmers competed in 73 events at the...

David Lems

16 Oct 2024

Sport

Rising Ipswich swimmer still eager after Olympic ordeal

IF rapidly emerging Ipswich swimmer Ella Ramsay ever questioned belonging in world-class competition, that was quickly shattered at the recent Paris Olympics. But it wasn’t only Ramsay’s self-belief that lifted her to the next level in France...

David Lems

09 Oct 2024

Sport

No retirement yet: Leah back in Australian swim team

ONE of Ipswich’s leading swimmers is glad she put retirement thoughts on hold. Olympic and world championship medal winner Leah Neale has regained her place on the Australian Dolphins swim team after a few years in the wilderness. Neale has been...

David Lems

02 Oct 2024

Sport

Elite challenges: Ipswich duo displays Olympic qualities

WHILE pool prodigy Mollie O’Callaghan extended her international reputation with three gold medals at the Olympics, another Ipswich swimmer was building a successful career for the future. Ipswich born and bred Ella Ramsay was also learning to...

David Lems

07 Aug 2024

Sport

Ella shares how Olympic countdown going

JUST days out from making her Olympic debut, Ipswich swimmer Ella Ramsay is dealing with some understandable nerves. However, she is maintaining a relaxed approach preparing to launch into the Paris pool. “There’s definitely nerves but that’s...

David Lems

24 Jul 2024

Sport

Elite Ipswich trio preparing to achieve Paris dreams

ELLA, Mollie and Poppy – an exceptional swimming trio about to propel Ipswich into the international spotlight. After a massive week of intense competition, the star performers are preparing to represent Australia at next month’s Olympics and...

David Lems

19 Jun 2024

Sport

Proud Ella’s personal best Olympic mindset

PARIS Olympics-bound Ipswich swimmer Ella Ramsay was unsure how to respond when asked how her latest success changed her life. After a brief pause, she highlighted the down-to-earth sportswoman she is. “I’m still the same person, still the same...

David Lems

26 Jun 2024