Helena Gasson

Helena is highly passionate about swimming and seeing young swimmers learn new skills and progress towards their goals. With 23 years’ experience as a competitive swimmer, Helena has a wealth of knowledge and a unique coaching style that speaks to young swimmers on a deep and nurturing level.

Helena has an incredibly eye for technique and can communicate her views efficiently with swimmers to unlock their best performance. As one of New Zealand’s most Skilled swimmers, Helena is driven by installing swimmers with the correct skills and habits so they can take their careers to the next level.

Helena founded Apex Performance Academy as her way of giving back to the sport she grew up in and to help New Zealand continue moving forward by sharing her experiences and expertise.

New Zealand Records:

50m Backstroke (SC)

100m Backstroke (SC)

50m Butterfly (SC)

100m Butterfly (SC)

200m Butterfly (SC)

200m Butterfly (LC)

100m Individual Medley (SC)

200m Individual Medley (SC)

400m Individual Medley (SC)