Tech this out: Swim Aus tech officials star on world stage

SWIMMING Australia is delighted to acknowledge the appointment of two of our senior technical officials: Faye Lewis and Kate Reynolds to World Aquatics Technical Committees, reflecting the organisation’s global influence and leadership in the sport.

On the back of her 2024 Paris Olympic Games experience, Faye (pictured above) was appointed to the World Aquatics Technical Swimming Committee – a culmination of more than two decades of officiating at Swimming NSW events, and national and international meets.

During the Paris Games, Faye’s role on pool deck included: Inspector of Turns, Chief Inspector of Turns, Warm-Up Supervisor/Resolution Desk, and Video Review Judge and nominated the sportsmanship of the Dolphins – especially the relay girls giving their medals to heat swimmers – as a highlight.

Kate, pictured below, is the chair of Swimming Australia’s Technical Swimming Committee and has been appointed to the World Aquatics Open Water Swimming Technical Committee.

The Northern Territory local, who served in various roles including Assistant Chief Referee at the Worlds’ Open Water competition in Doha, Qatar in 2024, has championed the successful push to host the brand-new medal event – the 3km knockout sprint – which will make it’s Darwin debut in the first leg of the inaugural Australian Cup on September 13.

Swimming Australia CEO Rob Woodhouse welcomed both appointments and said they were well-deserved honours recognising the dedication, commitment and professionalism of our Technical Officials.

“We are incredibly fortunate to have Faye and Kate as part of Swimming Australia’s team and we deeply appreciate all they do for the swimming community. They are respected leaders in their areas of expertise, and they are both an invaluable voice for Australia on the world stage,” Woodhouse said.

“Additionally, the time they put into mentoring, training and supporting our Technical Officials is nothing short of inspirational and significant ahead of the heavy program of events we are hosting in the lead up to Brisbane 2032.”

Additionally, Swimming Australia would like to thank Ryan Arblaster from WA for his 12 years as a member of the World Aquatics Technical Swimming Committee and Damian Van Den Burg from Victoria for his contribution as the immediate past committee member of the World Aquatics Open Water Swimming Technical Committee.