Singleton's Darcy Gilson has recently produced a string of impressive performances in the pool

With a string of impressive performances that saw him race against current Paralympians at a national level, appear on television, and accumulate a swag of medals - including eight gold.

These wins will be added to the club’s new Multi-Class Honour Roll. Named in his honour, the young champion already dominates the board.

His recent success started with the NSW Combined High Schools Swimming Championships, held from April 2 to 4 at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre (SOPAC).

Here he won five gold medals (50m back, free & breaststroke, 200m Individual Medley,100m backstroke), one silver (100m free) and a bronze (50m fly).  

In the process he broke two records:

This means Gilson will now go on to compete at the All Schools Swimming Championships this weekend (May 12-17). 

However, after the combined schools meet Gilson attended the Hancock Prospecting Australian Championships (April 9-13) in Brisbane where he stepped up to the open class and made two finals –  the mens 50&100m breaststroke. 

In the 50m breaststroke event he managed to produce a PB’s in both the heat and then again in the final.

This experience also involved night racing, having some of these races televised and competing against his idols. 

The fierce competitor then backed this up with the Georgina Hope Foundation Australian Age Champs from April 16-23, picking up nine medals in the boys MC 15-16 years.  

This included: 

When asked about his recent form and the honour board dedication, the quiet achiever fell silent.

 Although he did admit the board was “a bit special”.

And, the modest Gilson did acknowledge the support he has received from Variety – the children’s charity.

This assistance is provided in the form of a grant and the money is used to cover the costs associated with attending competitions.

His mum, Emma, says there is no way they could compete at so many different events without their ongoing support.