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Kaydan Muller (left) and Jack Keough. Supplied

Two young members of Byron Bay Surf Lifesaving Club have delivered outstanding performances at the Paddle NSW State Sprint Championships, held at the Penrith International Regatta Centre over the weekend.

Fifteen-year-old Jack Keough and 16-year-old Kaydan Muller represented the club against some of the state’s best paddlers, following months of local training and preparation.

Both boys enjoyed a successful championships, qualifying as finalists in all three individual K1 events – the 1,000m, 500m and 200m. Their performances in the K1 1,000m were particularly commendable, with both athletes navigating challenging and windy conditions to secure their places in the final.

Sunday’s finals proved especially successful, with the boys teaming up to achieve an impressive third place in the K2 1,000m, while also securing a third place in the K2 200m.

Their results are a fantastic achievement and reflect the commitment, dedication and hard work both athletes have put into their paddling.

Byron Bay Surf Lifesaving Club says it’s extremely proud of Jack and Kaydan for representing the club at a state level and congratulates both boys on their outstanding performances.



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Byron Bay Surf Lifesaving Club youngsters shine

Two young members of Byron Bay Surf Lifesaving Club have delivered outstanding performances at the Paddle NSW State Sprint Championships, held at the Penrith International Regatta Centre over the weekend.

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