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Grammarians Achieving Excellence

We are incredibly proud of our Grammarians who have demonstrated significant commitment to themselves and to their sport, through training and competition at a high level.  

Join us in celebrating the outstanding achievements of these remarkable students, who proudly represented Melbourne Girls Grammar at State, National and International levels in 2024.

STATE


Alexandra Skinner (Swimming)  

  • Competed at Australian Age Swimming Championships (2nd in Australia for 50m Backstroke, 3rd in Australia 200m Backstroke, 4th in Australia for 100m Backstroke) 
  • Qualified for Olympic Trials


Arabella Tomlinson (Swimming)  

  • Competed at Australian Age Swimming Championships and achieved personal best times in all races (7th in Australia for 400m Freestyle, 8th in Australia for 200m Freestyle, 12th in Australia for 100m Freestyle, 17th in Australia for 50m Freestyle)  
  • Qualified for Olympic Trials


Claudia Kogler (AFL)  

  • Selected in the Team VIC U/15 AFL Team  


Cleo McLachlan (Netball)  

  • Selected in the Team VIC U/15 Netball and competed at the National Netball Championships – Victoria earned Bronze medal
  • Selected in the U/15 School Sport Victoria All Australian Netball Team


Isabel Zhang (Track and Field)  

  • Finished 22nd in the 200m Sprint at the National Athletics competition

STATE


Alexandra Skinner (Swimming)  

  • Competed at Australian Age Swimming Championships (2nd in Australia for 50m Backstroke, 3rd in Australia 200m Backstroke, 4th in Australia for 100m Backstroke) 
  • Qualified for Olympic Trials


Arabella Tomlinson (Swimming)  

  • Competed at Australian Age Swimming Championships and achieved personal best times in all races (7th in Australia for 400m Freestyle, 8th in Australia for 200m Freestyle, 12th in Australia for 100m Freestyle, 17th in Australia for 50m Freestyle)  
  • Qualified for Olympic Trials


Claudia Kogler (AFL)  

  • Selected in the Team VIC U/15 AFL Team  


Cleo McLachlan (Netball)  

  • Selected in the Team VIC U/15 Netball and competed at the National Netball Championships – Victoria earned Bronze medal
  • Selected in the U/15 School Sport Victoria All Australian Netball Team


Isabel Zhang (Track and Field)  

  • Finished 22nd in the 200m Sprint at the National Athletics competition

STATE


Alexandra Skinner (Swimming)  

  • Competed at Australian Age Swimming Championships (2nd in Australia for 50m Backstroke, 3rd in Australia 200m Backstroke, 4th in Australia for 100m Backstroke) 
  • Qualified for Olympic Trials


Arabella Tomlinson (Swimming)  

  • Competed at Australian Age Swimming Championships and achieved personal best times in all races (7th in Australia for 400m Freestyle, 8th in Australia for 200m Freestyle, 12th in Australia for 100m Freestyle, 17th in Australia for 50m Freestyle)  
  • Qualified for Olympic Trials


Claudia Kogler (AFL)  

  • Selected in the Team VIC U/15 AFL Team  


Cleo McLachlan (Netball)  

  • Selected in the Team VIC U/15 Netball and competed at the National Netball Championships – Victoria earned Bronze medal
  • Selected in the U/15 School Sport Victoria All Australian Netball Team


Isabel Zhang (Track and Field)  

  • Finished 22nd in the 200m Sprint at the National Athletics competition

Jasmine Hume (Athletics & Surf Life Saving)  

  • Cross Country: Competed at U/16 National Cross Country Championships – came 6th (1st Victorian to finish)
  • Track and Field: National Athletics competition, finished 8th in 3000m
  • Australian Surf Life Saving Championships representing Anglesea SLSC, 12th in the Swim Final, 7th in the Iron Final, 2nd in the 2 km Beach Run, 10th in the Cameron Relay Final, 16th in the Board Relay Final, 8th in the Surf Teams Final


Jemima Lord (Cross Country)  

  • Competed at the U16 National Cross Country Championships


Joanne Lou (Swimming)  

  • Selected in Team VIC 13-19YO Swim Team


Lucy Negri (Hockey)  

  • Selected in the Team VIC U/14 Hockey team, competed at the National Hockey Championships


Juliet Sankey (Hockey)  

  • Selected in the Team VIC U/12 Hockey team, won Gold at National Hockey Championships


Leila Bruce (Cross Country)  

  • Competed at the U15 National Cross Country Championships (finished 39th)


Ruby Hockings (Water Polo)  

  • Selected in U/15 VIC Water Polo team, won MVP for Victoria


Sadie Bird (Cross Country)  

  • Competed at the U14 National Cross Country Championships (finished 20th)

Jasmine Hume (Athletics & Surf Life Saving)  

  • Cross Country: Competed at U/16 National Cross Country Championships – came 6th (1st Victorian to finish)
  • Track and Field: National Athletics competition, finished 8th in 3000m
  • Australian Surf Life Saving Championships representing Anglesea SLSC, 12th in the Swim Final, 7th in the Iron Final, 2nd in the 2 km Beach Run, 10th in the Cameron Relay Final, 16th in the Board Relay Final, 8th in the Surf Teams Final


Jemima Lord (Cross Country)  

  • Competed at the U16 National Cross Country Championships


Joanne Lou (Swimming)  

  • Selected in Team VIC 13-19YO Swim Team


Lucy Negri (Hockey)  

  • Selected in the Team VIC U/14 Hockey team, competed at the National Hockey Championships


Juliet Sankey (Hockey)  

  • Selected in the Team VIC U/12 Hockey team, won Gold at National Hockey Championships


Leila Bruce (Cross Country)  

  • Competed at the U15 National Cross Country Championships (finished 39th)


Ruby Hockings (Water Polo)  

  • Selected in U/15 VIC Water Polo team, won MVP for Victoria


Sadie Bird (Cross Country)  

  • Competed at the U14 National Cross Country Championships (finished 20th)

Jasmine Hume (Athletics & Surf Life Saving)  

  • Cross Country: Competed at U/16 National Cross Country Championships – came 6th (1st Victorian to finish)
  • Track and Field: National Athletics competition, finished 8th in 3000m
  • Australian Surf Life Saving Championships representing Anglesea SLSC, 12th in the Swim Final, 7th in the Iron Final, 2nd in the 2 km Beach Run, 10th in the Cameron Relay Final, 16th in the Board Relay Final, 8th in the Surf Teams Final


Jemima Lord (Cross Country)  

  • Competed at the U16 National Cross Country Championships


Joanne Lou (Swimming)  

  • Selected in Team VIC 13-19YO Swim Team


Lucy Negri (Hockey)  

  • Selected in the Team VIC U/14 Hockey team, competed at the National Hockey Championships


Juliet Sankey (Hockey)  

  • Selected in the Team VIC U/12 Hockey team, won Gold at National Hockey Championships


Leila Bruce (Cross Country)  

  • Competed at the U15 National Cross Country Championships (finished 39th)


Ruby Hockings (Water Polo)  

  • Selected in U/15 VIC Water Polo team, won MVP for Victoria


Sadie Bird (Cross Country)  

  • Competed at the U14 National Cross Country Championships (finished 20th)
Jemima Lord, Year 9 (Cross Country)
Ruby Hockings, Year 8 (Water Polo)
Jemima Lord, Leila Bruce, Sadie Bird, Zara Skinner and Jasmine Hume compete at the National Cross Country Championships in Tasmania
Cleo McLachlan, Year 9 (Netball)
Zara Skinner, Year 8 (Cross Country)
Sadie Bird, Year 8 (Cross Country)
Juliet Sankey, Year 7 (Hockey)
Sam O'Keefe (second from left), Year 11 (Rowing)
Jasmine Hume, Year 9 (Cross Country)
Shelley Ge, Year 10 (Volleyball)
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Samantha O’Keefe (Rowing)  

  • Selected in the Victorian Pathway Eight, competed at the SIRC Regatta  


Shelley Ge (Volleyball)  

  • Selected in U/16 Team VIC Volleyball squad, won Gold at the National Volleyball Championships


Sophie McKay (AFL)  

  • Selected in U/18 all Australian AFLW Team  
  • AFLW National Academy  
  • ALFW Vic Metro U/18  


Zara Skinner (Cross Country)  

  • Competed at the U14 National Cross Country Championships (finished 41st)

In addition to this, nine students were named in the AFL Victoria Herald Sun Shield Team of the Year: Claudia Kogler (Year 9), Imogen Perrett (Year 10), Grace Perrett (Year 10), Macy Watkins (Year 11), Chloe Williams (Year 11), Edie McLachlan (Year 11), Sienna Sharp (Year 11), Harriet Kogler (Year 12) and Sophie McKay (Year 12).  

Samantha O’Keefe (Rowing)  

  • Selected in the Victorian Pathway Eight, competed at the SIRC Regatta  


Shelley Ge (Volleyball)  

  • Selected in U/16 Team VIC Volleyball squad, won Gold at the National Volleyball Championships


Sophie McKay (AFL)  

  • Selected in U/18 all Australian AFLW Team  
  • AFLW National Academy  
  • ALFW Vic Metro U/18  


Zara Skinner (Cross Country)  

  • Competed at the U14 National Cross Country Championships (finished 41st)

In addition to this, nine students were named in the AFL Victoria Herald Sun Shield Team of the Year: Claudia Kogler (Year 9), Imogen Perrett (Year 10), Grace Perrett (Year 10), Macy Watkins (Year 11), Chloe Williams (Year 11), Edie McLachlan (Year 11), Sienna Sharp (Year 11), Harriet Kogler (Year 12) and Sophie McKay (Year 12).  

NATIONAL


Alice Hockings (Water Polo)  

  • Selected in Victorian Phoenix Water Polo Team, competed in Australian Water Polo League
  • Selected in Australian U/18 Water Polo NZ Tour Team


Lulu Burney (Rowing)  

  • Represented Australia in the U/19 Womens’ Coxed Four at the World Junior Rowing Championships in St Catharine’s, Canada.  

NATIONAL


Alice Hockings (Water Polo)  

  • Selected in Victorian Phoenix Water Polo Team, competed in Australian Water Polo League
  • Selected in Australian U/18 Water Polo NZ Tour Team


Lulu Burney (Rowing)  

  • Represented Australia in the U/19 Womens’ Coxed Four at the World Junior Rowing Championships in St Catharine’s, Canada.  

NATIONAL


Alice Hockings (Water Polo)  

  • Selected in Victorian Phoenix Water Polo Team, competed in Australian Water Polo League
  • Selected in Australian U/18 Water Polo NZ Tour Team


Lulu Burney (Rowing)  

  • Represented Australia in the U/19 Womens’ Coxed Four at the World Junior Rowing Championships in St Catharine’s, Canada.  
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INTERNATIONAL


Marie-Jeanne Purwanto (Snowsports)  

  • 3rd Place in the Half Pipe at the USASA Regional competition
  • 5th Place in the US Futures Tour for Slopestyle

INTERNATIONAL


Marie-Jeanne Purwanto (Snowsports)  

  • 3rd Place in the Half Pipe at the USASA Regional competition
  • 5th Place in the US Futures Tour for Slopestyle

INTERNATIONAL


Marie-Jeanne Purwanto (Snowsports)  

  • 3rd Place in the Half Pipe at the USASA Regional competition
  • 5th Place in the US Futures Tour for Slopestyle

We love hearing about our Grammarians and their success outside the red brick walls, so if you do compete in a sporting event at a State, National or International level, please make sure that you contact Anthony Bruhn and Renee Brewster so that we can celebrate all achievements!

We love hearing about our Grammarians and their success outside the red brick walls, so if you do compete in a sporting event at a State, National or International level, please make sure that you contact Anthony Bruhn and Renee Brewster so that we can celebrate all achievements!

We love hearing about our Grammarians and their success outside the red brick walls, so if you do compete in a sporting event at a State, National or International level, please make sure that you contact Anthony Bruhn and Renee Brewster so that we can celebrate all achievements!

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Grammarians Achieving Excellence

We are incredibly proud of our Grammarians who have demonstrated significant commitment to themselves and to their sport, through training and competition at a high level.  

Join us in celebrating the outstanding achievements of these remarkable students, who proudly represented Melbourne Girls Grammar at State, National and International levels in 2024.

STATE


Alexandra Skinner (Swimming)  

  • Competed at Australian Age Swimming Championships (2nd in Australia for 50m Backstroke, 3rd in Australia 200m Backstroke, 4th in Australia for 100m Backstroke) 
  • Qualified for Olympic Trials


Arabella Tomlinson (Swimming)  

  • Competed at Australian Age Swimming Championships and achieved personal best times in all races (7th in Australia for 400m Freestyle, 8th in Australia for 200m Freestyle, 12th in Australia for 100m Freestyle, 17th in Australia for 50m Freestyle)  
  • Qualified for Olympic Trials


Claudia Kogler (AFL)  

  • Selected in the Team VIC U/15 AFL Team  


Cleo McLachlan (Netball)  

  • Selected in the Team VIC U/15 Netball and competed at the National Netball Championships – Victoria earned Bronze medal
  • Selected in the U/15 School Sport Victoria All Australian Netball Team


Isabel Zhang (Track and Field)  

  • Finished 22nd in the 200m Sprint at the National Athletics competition

STATE


Alexandra Skinner (Swimming)  

  • Competed at Australian Age Swimming Championships (2nd in Australia for 50m Backstroke, 3rd in Australia 200m Backstroke, 4th in Australia for 100m Backstroke) 
  • Qualified for Olympic Trials


Arabella Tomlinson (Swimming)  

  • Competed at Australian Age Swimming Championships and achieved personal best times in all races (7th in Australia for 400m Freestyle, 8th in Australia for 200m Freestyle, 12th in Australia for 100m Freestyle, 17th in Australia for 50m Freestyle)  
  • Qualified for Olympic Trials


Claudia Kogler (AFL)  

  • Selected in the Team VIC U/15 AFL Team  


Cleo McLachlan (Netball)  

  • Selected in the Team VIC U/15 Netball and competed at the National Netball Championships – Victoria earned Bronze medal
  • Selected in the U/15 School Sport Victoria All Australian Netball Team


Isabel Zhang (Track and Field)  

  • Finished 22nd in the 200m Sprint at the National Athletics competition

STATE


Alexandra Skinner (Swimming)  

  • Competed at Australian Age Swimming Championships (2nd in Australia for 50m Backstroke, 3rd in Australia 200m Backstroke, 4th in Australia for 100m Backstroke) 
  • Qualified for Olympic Trials


Arabella Tomlinson (Swimming)  

  • Competed at Australian Age Swimming Championships and achieved personal best times in all races (7th in Australia for 400m Freestyle, 8th in Australia for 200m Freestyle, 12th in Australia for 100m Freestyle, 17th in Australia for 50m Freestyle)  
  • Qualified for Olympic Trials


Claudia Kogler (AFL)  

  • Selected in the Team VIC U/15 AFL Team  


Cleo McLachlan (Netball)  

  • Selected in the Team VIC U/15 Netball and competed at the National Netball Championships – Victoria earned Bronze medal
  • Selected in the U/15 School Sport Victoria All Australian Netball Team


Isabel Zhang (Track and Field)  

  • Finished 22nd in the 200m Sprint at the National Athletics competition
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Jasmine Hume (Athletics & Surf Life Saving)  

  • Cross Country: Competed at U/16 National Cross Country Championships – came 6th (1st Victorian to finish)
  • Track and Field: National Athletics competition, finished 8th in 3000m
  • Australian Surf Life Saving Championships representing Anglesea SLSC, 12th in the Swim Final, 7th in the Iron Final, 2nd in the 2 km Beach Run, 10th in the Cameron Relay Final, 16th in the Board Relay Final, 8th in the Surf Teams Final


Jemima Lord (Cross Country)  

  • Competed at the U16 National Cross Country Championships


Joanne Lou (Swimming)  

  • Selected in Team VIC 13-19YO Swim Team


Lucy Negri (Hockey)  

  • Selected in the Team VIC U/14 Hockey team, competed at the National Hockey Championships


Juliet Sankey (Hockey)  

  • Selected in the Team VIC U/12 Hockey team, won Gold at National Hockey Championships


Leila Bruce (Cross Country)  

  • Competed at the U15 National Cross Country Championships (finished 39th)


Ruby Hockings (Water Polo)  

  • Selected in U/15 VIC Water Polo team, won MVP for Victoria


Sadie Bird (Cross Country)  

  • Competed at the U14 National Cross Country Championships (finished 20th)

Jasmine Hume (Athletics & Surf Life Saving)  

  • Cross Country: Competed at U/16 National Cross Country Championships – came 6th (1st Victorian to finish)
  • Track and Field: National Athletics competition, finished 8th in 3000m
  • Australian Surf Life Saving Championships representing Anglesea SLSC, 12th in the Swim Final, 7th in the Iron Final, 2nd in the 2 km Beach Run, 10th in the Cameron Relay Final, 16th in the Board Relay Final, 8th in the Surf Teams Final


Jemima Lord (Cross Country)  

  • Competed at the U16 National Cross Country Championships


Joanne Lou (Swimming)  

  • Selected in Team VIC 13-19YO Swim Team


Lucy Negri (Hockey)  

  • Selected in the Team VIC U/14 Hockey team, competed at the National Hockey Championships


Juliet Sankey (Hockey)  

  • Selected in the Team VIC U/12 Hockey team, won Gold at National Hockey Championships


Leila Bruce (Cross Country)  

  • Competed at the U15 National Cross Country Championships (finished 39th)


Ruby Hockings (Water Polo)  

  • Selected in U/15 VIC Water Polo team, won MVP for Victoria


Sadie Bird (Cross Country)  

  • Competed at the U14 National Cross Country Championships (finished 20th)

Jasmine Hume (Athletics & Surf Life Saving)  

  • Cross Country: Competed at U/16 National Cross Country Championships – came 6th (1st Victorian to finish)
  • Track and Field: National Athletics competition, finished 8th in 3000m
  • Australian Surf Life Saving Championships representing Anglesea SLSC, 12th in the Swim Final, 7th in the Iron Final, 2nd in the 2 km Beach Run, 10th in the Cameron Relay Final, 16th in the Board Relay Final, 8th in the Surf Teams Final


Jemima Lord (Cross Country)  

  • Competed at the U16 National Cross Country Championships


Joanne Lou (Swimming)  

  • Selected in Team VIC 13-19YO Swim Team


Lucy Negri (Hockey)  

  • Selected in the Team VIC U/14 Hockey team, competed at the National Hockey Championships


Juliet Sankey (Hockey)  

  • Selected in the Team VIC U/12 Hockey team, won Gold at National Hockey Championships


Leila Bruce (Cross Country)  

  • Competed at the U15 National Cross Country Championships (finished 39th)


Ruby Hockings (Water Polo)  

  • Selected in U/15 VIC Water Polo team, won MVP for Victoria


Sadie Bird (Cross Country)  

  • Competed at the U14 National Cross Country Championships (finished 20th)
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Jemima Lord, Year 9 (Cross Country)
Ruby Hockings, Year 8 (Water Polo)
Jemima Lord, Leila Bruce, Sadie Bird, Zara Skinner and Jasmine Hume compete at the National Cross Country Championships in Tasmania
Cleo McLachlan, Year 9 (Netball)
Zara Skinner, Year 8 (Cross Country)
Sadie Bird, Year 8 (Cross Country)
Juliet Sankey, Year 7 (Hockey)
Sam O'Keefe (second from left), Year 11 (Rowing)
Jasmine Hume, Year 9 (Cross Country)
Shelley Ge, Year 10 (Volleyball)
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Jemima Lord, Year 9 (Cross Country)
Ruby Hockings, Year 8 (Water Polo)
Jemima Lord, Leila Bruce, Sadie Bird, Zara Skinner and Jasmine Hume compete at the National Cross Country Championships in Tasmania
Cleo McLachlan, Year 9 (Netball)
Zara Skinner, Year 8 (Cross Country)
Sadie Bird, Year 8 (Cross Country)
Juliet Sankey, Year 7 (Hockey)
Sam O'Keefe (second from left), Year 11 (Rowing)
Jasmine Hume, Year 9 (Cross Country)
Shelley Ge, Year 10 (Volleyball)
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Samantha O’Keefe (Rowing)  

  • Selected in the Victorian Pathway Eight, competed at the SIRC Regatta  


Shelley Ge (Volleyball)  

  • Selected in U/16 Team VIC Volleyball squad, won Gold at the National Volleyball Championships


Sophie McKay (AFL)  

  • Selected in U/18 all Australian AFLW Team  
  • AFLW National Academy  
  • ALFW Vic Metro U/18  


Zara Skinner (Cross Country)  

  • Competed at the U14 National Cross Country Championships (finished 41st)

In addition to this, nine students were named in the AFL Victoria Herald Sun Shield Team of the Year: Claudia Kogler (Year 9), Imogen Perrett (Year 10), Grace Perrett (Year 10), Macy Watkins (Year 11), Chloe Williams (Year 11), Edie McLachlan (Year 11), Sienna Sharp (Year 11), Harriet Kogler (Year 12) and Sophie McKay (Year 12).  

Samantha O’Keefe (Rowing)  

  • Selected in the Victorian Pathway Eight, competed at the SIRC Regatta  


Shelley Ge (Volleyball)  

  • Selected in U/16 Team VIC Volleyball squad, won Gold at the National Volleyball Championships


Sophie McKay (AFL)  

  • Selected in U/18 all Australian AFLW Team  
  • AFLW National Academy  
  • ALFW Vic Metro U/18  


Zara Skinner (Cross Country)  

  • Competed at the U14 National Cross Country Championships (finished 41st)

In addition to this, nine students were named in the AFL Victoria Herald Sun Shield Team of the Year: Claudia Kogler (Year 9), Imogen Perrett (Year 10), Grace Perrett (Year 10), Macy Watkins (Year 11), Chloe Williams (Year 11), Edie McLachlan (Year 11), Sienna Sharp (Year 11), Harriet Kogler (Year 12) and Sophie McKay (Year 12).  

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NATIONAL


Alice Hockings (Water Polo)  

  • Selected in Victorian Phoenix Water Polo Team, competed in Australian Water Polo League
  • Selected in Australian U/18 Water Polo NZ Tour Team


Lulu Burney (Rowing)  

  • Represented Australia in the U/19 Womens’ Coxed Four at the World Junior Rowing Championships in St Catharine’s, Canada.  

NATIONAL


Alice Hockings (Water Polo)  

  • Selected in Victorian Phoenix Water Polo Team, competed in Australian Water Polo League
  • Selected in Australian U/18 Water Polo NZ Tour Team


Lulu Burney (Rowing)  

  • Represented Australia in the U/19 Womens’ Coxed Four at the World Junior Rowing Championships in St Catharine’s, Canada.  

NATIONAL


Alice Hockings (Water Polo)  

  • Selected in Victorian Phoenix Water Polo Team, competed in Australian Water Polo League
  • Selected in Australian U/18 Water Polo NZ Tour Team


Lulu Burney (Rowing)  

  • Represented Australia in the U/19 Womens’ Coxed Four at the World Junior Rowing Championships in St Catharine’s, Canada.  

We love hearing about our Grammarians and their success outside the red brick walls, so if you do compete in a sporting event at a State, National or International level, please make sure that you contact Anthony Bruhn and Renee Brewster so that we can celebrate all achievements!

We love hearing about our Grammarians and their success outside the red brick walls, so if you do compete in a sporting event at a State, National or International level, please make sure that you contact Anthony Bruhn and Renee Brewster so that we can celebrate all achievements!

We love hearing about our Grammarians and their success outside the red brick walls, so if you do compete in a sporting event at a State, National or International level, please make sure that you contact Anthony Bruhn and Renee Brewster so that we can celebrate all achievements!

INTERNATIONAL


Marie-Jeanne Purwanto (Snowsports)  

  • 3rd Place in the Half Pipe at the USASA Regional competition
  • 5th Place in the US Futures Tour for Slopestyle

INTERNATIONAL


Marie-Jeanne Purwanto (Snowsports)  

  • 3rd Place in the Half Pipe at the USASA Regional competition
  • 5th Place in the US Futures Tour for Slopestyle

INTERNATIONAL


Marie-Jeanne Purwanto (Snowsports)  

  • 3rd Place in the Half Pipe at the USASA Regional competition
  • 5th Place in the US Futures Tour for Slopestyle
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