Swimming: Bella Pollard on fire at Quirindi High School carnival breaking five records

The Year 9 superfish broke five records across her freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke and butterfly events, including two that had stood for almost 30 years.

Pollard's record-haul started in the 15 years girls 50m backstroke, where she slashed almost four seconds off the existing record (set by A Avard in 2019) with her swim of 34.69secs.

She also eclipsed Avard's mark in the 15 years girls butterfly, setting a new benchmark of 31.82secs.

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In the 15 years girls 50m freestyle Pollard lowered the mark to under 30 seconds - 29.66secs to be exact, in the process breaking the record of 32.51secs held by K Dart since 1994. It is the third year in-a-row she has set a new record in her age group 50m freestyle.

The 360 Scully Park member is also the new record holder for the 100m freestyle. Setting her fifth record for the day, she swam 1min 07.91secs to shave over five seconds off Dart's time of 1min 13.09secs (also set in 1994).

Pollard's other record came in the 15 years girls breaststroke with a time of 40.85secs. D Porter had set the record in 2015 at 42.38secs.

The carnival was well attended by students and teachers, with many participating in a range of serious, fun and free time events throughout the day.

The house war cries were loud and enthusiastic, with Taylor taking the war cry win.

The popular Belly Flop competition was won by Year 12 student, Charlies Parsons and his peers had a load of laughs in the inaugural year 12 inflatable race.

There was a plethora of colour and chanting and the weird and wackiest team outfits and teachers had fun participating in the teacher races.

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