A record number of record breakers?

Macca ‘Jane’ McMenemy got the recognition she deserves in the tough 40-44 age group and broke the 200m fc British Record, coming home in a fantastic 2.13.48. Dan Bullock nailed the 800m fc in 8.54.55 and claimed the British Record in the 35-39 age group. And Lizzie Bellinger continued her assault on the 30-34 fly records, taking the 50m British Record in 29.26.


In the relays there was success for Dave Roberts (fc), Dan Cotton (bk), Fiona Marshall (br) and Gina Hobson (fly) in the mixed 120-159 medley and fc races. They beat all challengers and claimed British and European Records in both events. Fiona and Gina were joined by Cat Dobson (bk) and Macca (fc) in the 120 ladies medley and fc events, where they had further success claiming the British and European records in these events too. 


Further relay excitement

As ever, there was drama galore in the relay races. Despite Tony Ray’s gallant efforts to get everyone to the blocks on time, Peter Rae had to step up a little early when Tim Fraser was MIA. Still, Tim got there in the end and the 200-239 team (including Steve B and Dan B) won a bronze medal for their efforts. ‘Steady’ Jane Leighton shocked everyone, but mostly herself, with her lightening take over in the ladies 100-119 medley relay; sadly, she was just 0.01 too quick, and despite Lisa’s please for the judges to ‘do it for the children’, the team was cruelly dq’d. Next time ladies! It wouldn’t be fair not to also mention Coach Adam Skippy’s enthusiasm off the blocks – perhaps a case of do as I say and not as I do??


And thanks go to…


Tony for organising the rabble for relays; Lesley D for arranging our housing and Sat night dinner; Steve’s little helpers taking the splits; and finally, to Coach Steve: I’m sure that there are times when we are a ‘challenging’ bunch to coach and our appreciation may not shine through, but the results speak for themselves – he’s clearly doing something right! Thanks for your continuous enthusiasm Steve and taking the team to a new level!