A jam-packed March continued with a trip to Inspire Luton over the weekend of 8th-9th March, with 26 BSSC swimmers competing at Putteridge Swimming Club’s Long Course National Qualifier. Over the two days, the swimmers took part in 75 swims, with a massive 42 Long Course personal best times secured. Ten swimmers won a grand total of fourteen medals – 5 gold, 3 silver and 6 bronze.
Special mention must go to Molly and Ella Greatbatch, who secured top-three places in all of their events.
There are plenty more meets and galas to look forward to over the coming month; we return to Luton for Team Luton’s March Long Course Meet on 16th and 17th March, followed by our very own Regional Qualifier in partnership with Harlow Penguins on Saturday 23rd March, and a trip to Norwich for City of Norwich Swimming Club Easter Long Course Meet over the Easter weekend.
Full medal results by age group are given below.
13 year olds:
- Lois Fields (Bronze 200m Backstroke)
14 year olds:
- Molly Greatbatch (Gold 100m/200m Breaststroke; Silver 50m Breaststroke)
16 year olds:
- Brandon MacDonald-Williams (Bronze 1500m Freestyle)
- Ella Greatbatch (Gold 50m/100m/200m Breaststroke)
- Freya Hadnutt (Bronze 50m Backstroke)
17 year olds:
- Jacob Hayes (Bronze 50m Backstroke)
18 year olds:
- Emma Fields (Silver 50m Butterfly)
- Laura Burgess (Bronze 50m Freestyle)
Over 18s:
- Niamh James (Bronze 100m Backstroke)
- Lucy Wheeler (Silver 100m Freestyle)
