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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS at 15 | 8x Australian Age Record Holder | Multiple Australian Age Champion | Australian Representative – Oceania Championships 2026

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progress. performance. potential.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS at 15yrs | 8x Australian Age Record Holder | Multiple Gold Medallist at the Australian Age Championships 2025 and 2026

Competing at the highest level in Australian age swimming

Australian Records
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Allcomers Records
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QLD State Records
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National Titles
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QLD State Titles
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I’m Koa Stotz, a 15-year-old sprint freestyle and breaststroke swimmer from the Gold Coast, competing at both national and international levels. Standing at 2m (6’7″), I’m focused on developing every aspect of my performance in and out of the pool.

I train at Somerset Gold Coast Swim Club with coach Chris Urquhart. I’m a member of the Swimming Queensland Youth Development Squad and the Swimming Australia NextWave and NextGen squads. In 2026, I was selected to represent Swimming Australia at the 2026 Oceania Swimming Championships in Suva, Fiji, where I gained valuable experience within elite training and international competition environments.

I am working towards my long-term goal of representing Australia at the Olympic Games. I train at a high volume each week, approaching every session as an opportunity to improve.

I attend Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School, balancing my studies with a high-performance training schedule, which has helped shape my discipline, resilience and focus. I value representing the sport positively and being a role model for younger athletes.

Outside of swimming, I enjoy surfing, playing underwater hockey, fishing, and spearfishing along the Southern Gold Coast and Tweed Coast.

I’m committed to building a career at the highest level of the sport.

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always striving to be better than yesterday

In The Media

Koa has been featured in the following media and swimming platforms

2026

Source: The Fiji Times

"14th OCEANIA SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 | Swimming Australia dominates..."

Source: Swimming Australia

"Next Gen makes waves in Fiji with 14 gold at Oceania Champs..."

Source: Swimming Australia

"Record-breaker Stotz heads squad for Oceania Champs..."

Source: Swim Swam

"Koa Stotz & Molly Young Wrangle Up Wins At Aussie Age Championships Day Three..."

Source: Swimming Queensland News

"Amelie Smith’s Fourth Australian Age Gold; National Records To Leny Grigor, Koa Stotz and Bryce Krause..."

Source: facebook.com/SwimmingQLD

"Congratulations Koa from Somerset (Gold Coast), coached by Chris Urquhart, for an incredible performance at the 2025 Hancock Prospecting Queensland Short Course Championships..."

Source: Courier Mail

"Magnificent 7 (2032 Games – Seven Years To Go) - If there’s one name in swimming to keep an eye on in the coming years, it is 14-year-old Gold Coaster Koa Stotz...."

Source: Swimming Australia

"64 promising age athletes – males and females will compete at Next Wave and gain team and racing experiences at the Australian Institute of Sport..."

Source: Swim Swam

"Koa Stotz made a name for himself on day two of the 2025 Australian Age Championships, busting out a new national age record Aussie Age Record In 14-Yr-Old Boys’ 50 Breaststroke..."

Source: Swimming World Magazine

"Two-metre-tall Stotz punched the air in celebrating his second National record at this meet, winning the 14 years 100m breaststroke in 1:04.21 -taking 0.2 off Olympian Matthew Wilson’s 2013 mark of 1:04.44..."

Source: Swimming Queensland

"Also swimming into the record books was Gold Coast-based schoolboy Koa Stotz (Somerset, QLD; Coach Chris Urquhart) who even surprised himself..."

Source: Swim Swam

"Koa Stotz also joined the record-breaking party, notching a new standard en route to winning the 14-year-old boys’ 100m breaststroke..."

Partner With Koa

The results speak for themselves, but what they don’t show is the discipline, professionalism, and growing media presence behind them.

Koa is building his profile both in and out of the pool, and is open to partnering with brands that align with his values and long-term journey.

Partners can expect authentic alignment, professionalism, and consistent representation. Koa is an emerging Australian swimmer, currently ranked No. 1 in his sprint events, holding multiple Australian records, and already gaining international experience representing Australia at the 2026 Oceania Championships.

If that sounds like your brand, let’s connect.

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Australian Records

13 Years 50m Breastroke in a time of 30.58 Koa Stotz from Somerset Gold Coast QLD Gold Coast 31/07/24
14 yrs 50m Breastroke in a time of 29.52 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 13/04/25
14 yrs 100m Breastroke in a time of 1.04.21 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 14/04/25
14 yrs 100m Breaststroke in a time of 1.01.46 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 08/8/25
14 yrs 100m Freestyle in a time of 50.34 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 09/8/25
14 yrs 50m Breaststroke in a time of 28.36 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 10/8/25
15 yrs 50m Breaststroke in a time of 28.32 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Gold Coast 13/4/26

 

Allcomers Records

11 yrs 50m breastroke in a time of 34.86 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 22/08/22
14 yrs & Under 4×50 Freestyle in a time of 1.39.64 from Somerset GC K. Stotz, R. Johnston, C. Tarrant, D. Baxter QLD Brisbane 14/12/2024
14 yrs 50m Breastroke in a time of 29.52 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 13/04/25
14 yrs 100m Breastroke in a time of 1.04.21 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 14/04/25
12 yrs 100m Breastroke in a time of 1.09.61 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 11/08/23
12 yrs 50m Breaststroke in a time of 31.84 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 13/08/23
14 yrs 100m Breastroke in a time of 1.08.27 from Gold Coast NT Darwin 27/09/2024
14 yrs 50m Breastroke in a time of 30.77 from Gold Coast NT Darwin 28/09/2024
14 yrs 100m Freestyle in a time of 54.56 from Gold Coast NT Darwin 29/09/2024
14 yrs 50m Breastroke in a time of 29.52 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 13/04/25
14 yrs 100m Breaststroke in a time of 1.04.21 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 14/04/25
14 yrs 50m Freestyle in a time of 23.04 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 08/8/25
14 yrs 100m Breaststroke in a time of 1.01.46 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 08/8/25
14 yrs 100m Individual Medely in a time of 56.46 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 08/8/25
14 yrs 100m Freestyle in a time of 50.34 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 09/8/25
14 yrs 50m Breaststroke in a time of 28.36 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 10/8/25

QLD Records

14 yrs 50m Breastroke in a time of 29.52 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 13/04/25
14 yrs 100m Breastroke in a time of 1.04.21 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 14/04/25
14 yrs 50m Freestyle in a time of 23.77 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 16/04/25
12 yrs 100m Breastroke in a time of 1.09.61 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 11/08/23
12 yrs 50m Breaststroke in a time of 31.84 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 13/08/23
12 yrs & Under 4×50 Freestyle in a time of 1.50.92 from Gold Coast K. Stotz, R. Johnston, M. Crocker, T. Benjamin QLD Brisbane 10/12/2022
12 yrs & Under 4×50 medely in a time of 2.03.26 from Gold Coast R. Johnston, K. Stotz, M. Crocker, T. Benjamin QLD Brisbane 10/12/2022
16 yrs & Under 4×50 Freestyle in a time of 1:34.73 from Queensland M. Cunningham, L. Wearing, K. Stotz, E. Berry QLD Brisbane 12/04/2025
14 yrs & Under 4×50 Freestyle in a time of 1.39.64 from Somerset GC K. Stotz, R. Johnston, C. Tarrant, D. Baxter QLD Brisbane 14/12/2024
14 yrs 50m Freestyle in a time of 23.04 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 08/8/25
14 yrs 100m Breaststroke in a time of 1.01.46 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 08/8/25
14 yrs 100m Freestyle in a time of 50.34 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 09/8/25
14 yrs 50m Breaststroke in a time of 28.36 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 10/8/25
15 yrs 50m Breaststroke in a time of 29.26 from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 19/12/25
15 yrs 50m Breaststroke in a time 28.32 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Southport 13/4/26

 

national titles

12 yrs 200m Medley in a time of 2.05.57 J. Smith, K. Stotz, T. Wellm, N.Kemp from NSW QLD Brisbane 20/08/22
12 yrs 50m Breaststroke in a time of 34.86 Koa Stotz from NSW QLD Brisbane 12/08/22
13 yrs 50m Breaststroke in a time of 31.60 Koa Stotz from NSW NSW Sydney 24/08/23
13-14 yrs 200m Medley in a time of 1.50.22 R. Johnston, K. Stotz, N. Kemp, H. Hegarty from NSW QLD Brisbane 29/07/24
14 yrs 50m Breaststroke in a time of 30.58 Koa Stotz from NSW QLD Gold Coast 31/07/24
13-14 yrs 200m Freestyle in a time of 1.39.72 R. Johnston, K. Stotz, N. Kemp, H. Hegarty from NSW QLD Brisbane 31/07/24
14 yrs 50m Breastroke in a time of 29.52 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 13/04/25
14 yrs 100m Breastroke in a time of 1.04.21 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 14/04/25
15 yrs 50m Breaststroke in a time 28.32 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Southport 13/4/26
15 yrs 100m Breaststroke in a time 1.03.86 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Southport 18/4/26
14 yrs 50m Breastroke in a time of 29.51 Koa Stotz from NSW QLD Brisbane 30/07/25
14 yrs 100m Breaststroke in a time of 1.05.11 Koa Stotz from NSW QLD Brisbane 28/07/25
15 yrs 50m Freestyle in a time 22.89 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Southport 15/4/26
15 yrs 100m Freestyle in a time 52.62 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Southport 11/4/26

QLD State titles

12&U 200m Medley in a time of 2.07.47 M. Truman, K. Stotz, D. Baxter, M. Hembling from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 10/12/22
12&U 200m Freestyle in a time of 1.50.92 from Gold Coast K. Stotz, R. Johnston, M. Crocker, T. Benjamin QLD Brisbane 10/12/22
12&U 200m Medely in a time of 2.03.26 from Gold Coast R. Johnston, K. Stotz, M. Crocker, T. Benjamin QLD Brisbane 10/12/22
12 yrs 100m Breaststroke in a time of 1.16.18 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 15/12/22
12 yrs 50m Breaststroke in a time of 33.46 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 16/12/22
14&U 200m Medley in a time of 1.50.92 M. Anderson, K. Stotz, L. Grigor, C. McGuiness from Gold Coast QLD Brisbane 9/12/23
14&U 200m Freestyle in a time of 1.50.92 K. Stotz, R. Johnston, C. Tarrant, D. Baxter from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 10/12/24
14 yrs 50m Freestyle in a time of 24.14 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 17/12/24
14 yrs 100m Freestyle in a time of 54.20 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 17/12/24
14 yrs 100m Breaststroke in a time of 1.05.50 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 18/12/24
11 yrs 100m Individual Medley in a time of 1.12.63 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 12/08/22
11 yrs 100m breastroke in a time of 1.16.53 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 13/08/22
11 yrs 50m breastroke in a time of 34.71 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 14/08/22
12 yrs 100m Individual Medley in a time of 1.05.59 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 11/08/23
12 yrs 50m Freestyle in a time of 26.54 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 11/08/23
12 yrs 100m Breaststroke in a time of 1.09.61 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 11/08/23
12 yrs 100m Freestyle in a time of 58.23 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 12/08/23
12 yrs 50m Breaststroke in a time of 31.84 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 12/08/23
12 yrs 50m Breaststroke in a time of 33.81 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 12/02/23
 
14 yrs 50m Freestyle in a time of 23.04 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 08/8/25
14 yrs 100m Breaststroke in a time of 1.01.46 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 08/8/25
14 yrs 100m Individual Medely in a time of 56.46 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 08/8/25
14 yrs 100m Freestyle in a time of 50.34 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 09/8/25
14 yrs 200m Freestyle in a time of 1:54:65 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 10/8/25
14 yrs 50m Breaststroke in a time of 28.36 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 10/8/25
15 yrs 200m Freestyle in a time of 1.54.61 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 14/12/25
15 yrs 100m Freestyle in a time of 50.65 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 15/12/25
15 yrs 50m Freestyle in a time of 23.45 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 16/12/25
15 yrs 100m Breaststroke in a time of 1.04.53 Koa Stotz from Somerset GC QLD Brisbane 16/12/25
15 yrs 50m Breaststroke in a time of 29.26 from somerset GC QLD Brisbane 19/12/25