07/09/2026
🌏 WORLD JUNIOR OPEN WATER CHAMPIONSHIPS – FINAL UPDATE 🇳🇿
Ethan Stocks has wrapped up his first World Junior campaign in Santa Fe, Argentina, with the 3km Knockout Sprint and Mixed Open 4x1500m Relay.
In the knockout event, Ethan finished 20th in his heat in 15:50.6. He didn’t progress to the semifinal, but gained more valuable experience in the fast, physical and tactical style of international open-water racing.
Ethan then joined Jack Barton, Olivia Emmett and Olivia Bates in the New Zealand Open relay. Ethan produced a strong 16:04.6 third leg, moving the team four places from 13th to ninth at the final changeover. New Zealand ultimately finished 13th in 1:06:23.3.
That brings an end to an incredible championship for Ethan, highlighted by a 10-minute-plus PB in the 10km, three races on the world stage and the honour of representing New Zealand.
The results are only part of what Ethan will take away from this experience. Racing against the world’s best junior open-water swimmers will provide invaluable lessons and motivation as he continues to develop.
Congratulations, Ethan.