MADELYN Lawson doesn’t do things by halves, especially not when it comes to swimming.
Madelyn placed first in the 50-metre breaststroke at the Loddon Mallee Regionals last week with a personal best time and earnt a spot at the state meet in Melbourne in May.
She was the first student in over a decade to represent Inglewood Primary School at the regional swimming carnival. “Inglewood Primary School doesn’t have a swimming carnival, so the kids have to put their hands up to go to the Sandhurst Division carnival. Both Madelyn and her sister Ruby volunteered to swim at Sandhurst which was great.” said Madelyn’s mum Jayne.  “Ruby came second in her 50-metre breaststroke event and Madelyn came first in hers which qualified her for the Loddon Mallee Regionals.”
“Swimming comes very naturally to Madelyn; she loves all sport but especially swimming.” Jayne said, “She started swimming just under two years ago but she’s very determined and committed. 
“When she competes, she goes all in with full focus on the event, it’s amazing to watch.”
Madelyn trains with the Bendigo Hawks at least three times a week, “it’s a fantastic club, very family focused with incredible coaches. She’s gained so much from swimming with them, resilience, courage and friendships, it’s great.” Jayne said. 
The State Meet will be Madelyn’s first experience competing against students from the metropolitan area.
“I’m really happy and excited” said Madelyn about qualifying for the state meet.  
““She’s done really well and we’re all so proud of her,” mum Jayne said.