Nathaniel Wood - New Zealand Para Swimmer
Support me in reaching my swimming dreams!
Porirua, Wellington
Kia ora, I'm Nathaniel, a 15-year-old para-swimmer from Porirua. I have been selected to represent New Zealand at the Tri-Series Swimming Competition in Australia in July 2025 and I need your support to compete there.
Why I am para-athlete: I was born with a unique chromosomal deletion, severe lordosis, and Klumpsy’s Palsy. I had a rough start to life: a snapped femur during birth, time spent in NICU, followed by the discovery of my chromosomal deletion. The deletion resulted in me having lots of uncomfortable invasive medical procedures to find out how best to support me grow and develop. Nowadays my vast number of specialists has mostly been whittled down to regular ongoing medical check-ups, physiotherapy and orthopaedic specialist appointments.
Year-on-year I have improved my swimming ability, consistently achieving Personal Bests (PBs) at swimming competitions with the support and guidance of Porirua City Aquatics and my dedicated coaches.
In 2023 I achieved my para classification with Swimming New Zealand. My classification is S10/SB9/SM10.
Significant achievements:
• 2023 NZ Secondary Schools Champs:
o bronze medal.
• 2023 Wellington Regional Long Course Champs:
o 7 gold medals.
• 2024 NZ Short Course Champs:
o PBs in all events.
• 2024 Wellington Regional Long Course Champs:
o 5 gold and 2 silver medals.
• 2025 National Age Group Champs:
o 4 golds, 2 silvers and 2 bronze medals.
Your valuable support for me attending Tri-Series would be greatly appreciated!
Angus Wood's involvement (page creator)
Nathaniel is my son.
Use of funds
Travel, accommodation and event fees for the Tri-Series Swimming Competition in Australia.
Latest update
Today marks the start of Nathaniel's adventure to the Tri Series 6 July 2025
Nathaniel started his journey to Australia today to compete in the Tri Series in Ballarat (West of Melbourne).
Thank you to all Nathaniel's sponsors, friends, coaches and supporters who have made his journey possible. It is really appreciated by Nathaniel (and his whānau)!
Latest donations
Thank you, Elouise. Your support means a lot to me and is appreciated!
Thanks so much for your support! It means a lot to me :)
Awesome. Thanks heaps Andi - your support is appreciated!
Thank you to you! Nathaniel is appreciative of your support :)
Thank you so very much Dave. All concerned are very proud of Nathaniel's achievements!
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