Harry Wright Swimmer Ilythia Knecht Wins Silver at French Short Course Junior Championships

We are thrilled to celebrate the exceptional achievements of Ilythia Knecht, a 14-year-old member of the Harry Wright Performance Squad, who recently competed at the French Short Course Youth Championship in Angers, France, from December 10-14, 2025.

A Standout Performance

Ilythia's dedication and hard work paid off in spectacular fashion. She participated in five events at the championship and demonstrated remarkable consistency by qualifying for the finals in every single event—a testament to her versatility and swimming prowess across multiple disciplines.

The highlight of her championship was a silver medal in the 50m backstroke, where she posted an impressive finals time of 29.78 seconds. This achievement places her among the elite young swimmers in Europe and reflects the quality of coaching and training she receives at Harry Wright Swim School.

Complete Results:

Event

Heats

Finals

100m Freestyle

59.31 (7th)

59.13 (8th)

50m Backstroke

30.12 (2nd)

29.78 (Silver)

100m Backstroke

1:04.68 (3rd)

1:04.27 (4th)

50m Freestyle

27.31 (7th)

27.09 (7th)

200m Freestyle

2:09.06 (5th)

2:09.72 (8th)

Looking Forward

Ilythia's performance at the French Championships demonstrates the caliber of swimmers in the Harry Wright Performance Squad. Her ability to compete at an international level and deliver medal-winning results is a source of great pride for our entire coaching staff and community.

We look forward to seeing Ilythia continue to push her limits and achieve even greater success in her swimming career. Well done, Ilythia!

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