Student Spotlight
Lorenzo Esterhuizen
Namibian Junior National Swimming Champion — Olympic hopeful, IA Academy learner.
Lorenzo Ethan Esterhuizen
Age 16 · Born 8 April 2009 · Windhoek, Namibia
Lorenzo Ethan Esterhuizen is one of Namibia's most accomplished young swimmers. With multiple national records and continental medals to his name, he is a consistent top performer with an unwavering focus on reaching Olympic-level competition.
Lorenzo has proudly represented Namibia at national and international level — including the South African Junior Swimming Championships and the Africa Aquatics Junior Championships — and is now setting his sights on even greater milestones.
Vision
To represent Namibia at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar — and ultimately at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
14+
National Records
2026
Youth Olympics — Dakar
2028
Olympic Goal — LA
Career Highlights
Achievements 2022 – 2026
| Event | Year | Result | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namibian Long Course Nationals | 2022 | 11× Gold, 1× Bronze | Junior Victor Ludorum |
| SA Junior Championships (Port Elizabeth) | 2022 | 5× Gold, 2× Silver | 4 National Records |
| CANA Zone IV Championships (Luanda) | 2023 | 7× Gold, 4× Silver | Junior Victor Ludorum |
| Short Course Nationals (Swakopmund) | 2023 | 18× Gold, 2× Silver | Junior Victor Ludorum |
| Western Cape Aquatics (Cape Town) | 2023 | 1× Gold, 2× Silver, 2× Bronze | |
| NASFED Long Course (Windhoek) | 2024 | 8× Gold, 2× Silver, 1× Bronze | |
| NASFED Short Course (Swakopmund) | 2024 | 14× Gold, 4× Silver, 1× Bronze | |
| Africa Aquatics Zone IV (Windhoek) | 2024 | Multiple medals | 3rd — 5km Open Water, Oanob Dam |
| Africa Junior Championships (Cairo) | 2025 | 600+ FINA Points | Qualified for World Junior Championships |
| Angola Independence Championships | 2025 | 1× Gold, 2× Silver, 3× Bronze | |
| Region 5 Youth Games (Swakopmund) | 2025 | 1× Bronze (200 Fly — Open) | 2 New National Records |
| Junior World Championships (Romania) | 2025 | 2 New National Records | |
| Africa Junior Championships (Luanda) | 2025 | 1× Gold, 2× Silver, 3× Bronze | 1 New Namibian National Record |
| Long Course Nationals (Windhoek) | Feb 2026 | 12× Gold, 1× Silver, 1× Bronze | 3 Trophies — best overall |
Training & Dedication
Commitment beyond the pool
Lorenzo trains with full commitment and discipline under the guidance of his coach, Jean-Michael Leitner, and the support of his family. His approach to training reflects the same focused, structured mindset that IA Academy cultivates — where individual strengths are recognised, developed, and celebrated.