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Career highlight: Qualifying for the Youth Olympic Games with a PB and NZ record in the 100 freestyle (2nd at Opens)

How did you get into your sport? Because my Father, older brothers and Grandad were all great swimmers, and my family was heavily involved, and I had a love for the water from a very young age.

What do you love about the sport? I enjoy the social side of swimming the most as I get to meet new people and connect with people from various different areas and I enjoy the fitness aspect and the motivation to succeed i

Michael Pickett

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