Swimmers from Helensburgh amateur Swimming club travelled to Linwood sports centre to compete at the Ren 96 annual Open meet held over 2 days. A strong team of 19 swimmers aged 8-13 took part. New personal best times were set in 47 events with 18 swimmers securing a personal best time in at least 1 event.
The swimmers brought back a total of 12 medals, 6 Golds, 5, silver and 1 Bronze. Alice Cummings swimming in the 9 year old age group age secured 3 Golds and 1 silver medal and PBs in all of her events. William Peace swimming in the 12 year old age group age secured 3 Golds and 2 silver medals and PBs in all but one of his events to include a fantastic PB of 21.20s in the 400m Freestyle. Sandy Barbour swimming in the 12 year old age group age secured a silver medal and PBs in 5 of his 7 events. Finlay Martin also swimming in the 12 year old age group age secured a bronze medal and 3 PBs to include a very strong PB of 10.84 in the 100m Butterfly. Caitriona Stewart finished off in style with a massive PB of 23.74s in the 400m Freestyle securing 2nd place and a silver medal.
It was the turn of the parents and coaches to swim on Friday evening to raise money for Sports Relief. Nine parents, 6 coaches and pool lifeguarding staff competed against each other in a 4x25m freestyle relay which they enjoyed so much they repeated with a more challenging 4x25m Individual Medley. Great fun was had by all and over £100 was raised thanks to the help of Naomi & Kate who made sure no one missed the donation bucket.
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