Olympic selection for Eva!

Repton swimmer Eva Okaro has made history with her selection for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games for Team GB.

At 17 years-old, Eva will be one of the youngest competitors at the games. She is the first ever swimmer to compete at the Olympics whilst at Repton and is our first Olympic swimmer, demonstrating the stratospheric rise of Repton Swimming since beginning in 2019.

Eva secured her position in the squad after competing at the Aquatics GB Championships alongside 22 other members of Repton Swimming Club. At the beginning of the week, she set a personal best time of 24.96 in the Women’s 50m Freestyle to win a Silver Medal, behind 28 year- old Olympic and World medallist, Anna Hopkin. Eva went on to win another Silver Medal in the 100m Freestyle setting a personal best of 54.46 and was within the top four finishers for the relay selection.

At the end of 2023, Eva won gold in the 4x100m Freestyle at the Ontario Junior International and set a new European Junior record time in the 4x100m Mixed Medley. She has previously represented Great Britain and England at junior level, at several international meets.

Repton’s Director of Swimming Ash Morris congratulated Eva, saying: “This is a proud moment for Repton - Eva is the first ever swimming pupil to qualify for an Olympic Games. At just 17 years old, this is a remarkable achievement and a testament to Eva’s race mindset and competitive nature. We are really proud of Eva and the environment that has been developed to support athletes to achieve their goals.” 

With experienced coaches and extensive facilities, Repton’s swimming club is amongst the best in the country with the ability to offer a world-class training programme alongside a world-class education. The most promising swimmers have pool sessions supported by specialist Strength and Conditioning coaches twice a week and access to a bespoke S&C Gym in the Sports Clinic to aid physical progress and rehabilitation.