Caterina Longhi is an artistic swimmer who was awarded a Tier 3 Scholarship within the Sport Australia Hall of Fame 2026 Scholarship and Mentoring Program.
Caterina who has represented Australia on the youth and junior national teams for three years. She competed at the 2022 Youth FINA World Championships in North Carolina and the 2024 Junior FINA World Championships in Lima, Peru. She continues to train and perform at the highest level of her sport, balancing school and elite training.
Outside of the pool, she is passionate about marine biology, theatre, and music. Caterina aspires to inspire younger athletes, bring more attention to artistic swimming and contribute positively to both the sporting community and her future professional career.
After her career in artistic swimming, she aspires to continue contributing to the sporting community by mentoring younger athletes through coaching and encouraging others to pursue their goals with determination. She also plans to study marine biology at university, with the goal of building a career that challenges her personally and professionally while allowing her to make a meaningful impact both within and beyond sport.
“Being awarded a SAHOF Scholarship is such an exciting opportunity to keep growing as both an athlete and a person. For me, being a successful recipient means living the values of excellence, integrity, and leadership while doing my best to make a positive mark on my sport. It’s not just about what I achieve in the pool, but also about inspiring others, learning from the wisdom of past champions, and carrying that forward. This scholarship gives me the chance to reach my potential and proudly represent my sport and community.” – Caterina Longhi on being selected as a Scholarship Holder.
Honours & Achievements
- Junior World Championships 2024 – 12th Place
- National Championships 2025 – 1st – free team, 1st – technical team, 3rd technical solo
- National Championships 2024 – 1st – free team, 1st – technical team, 2nd technical duet
- NSW State Championships – 1st – free team, 1st – technical team, 1st technical solo
- Youth World Championship – 10th Place
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