Keeping pace with the big fish is no easy feat, however, Cochrane Comet swimmer Connor Matthezing handled the challenge well at the University of Calgary Swim Club Grand Prix.

Swimming Jan. 15-17 against a number of competitors that were as much as two years older than him, Matthezing, 12, made the final for the 200-metre backstroke and 1,500-metre freestyle, finishing fifth and seventh respectively. He also had the top time for swimmers aged 12 and under in the 200-metre individual medley as well as 100- and 400-metre freestyle.

Matthezing’s showing over the weekend competition built upon his strong results at the Fall Start Up meet — also held at the U of C last October — when he placed first in the boys 12 and under 50-metre butterfly and 50-metre backstroke.

Matthezing wasn’t the only Comets competitor to perform well, as Michael Audia and Stefan Daniel, both 12, posted personal best times in all events they competed in. Daniel’s older brother, Christian, 16, took 13 seconds off his best time in the 200-metre backstroke. Both brothers have qualified for the Swimmers With A Disability Can-Am Championships held in San Antonio this March.

Comets’ John Wilkins, 18, also took part in the Grand Prix, posting two personal-best times.

The Comets older members will hit the water for the Alberta Senior (15 and over) Championships in Medicine Hat Jan. 29-31.

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