Eighteen-year-old Finn Russ is a national record holder in the S19 classification for 50m, 100m, and 200m Freestyle. He represented New Zealand at the 2022 Oceania and 2023 World Virtus Swimming Championships, and recently medalled at the 2025 NZ Champs. Finn also won Selwyn Swim Club’s Sports Person of the Year. This Grant supports his travel to the 2025 World Virtus Championships. His goal is to qualify for the 2028 Paralympics in Los Angeles.