Lakelanders Lead the Way at Ulster Short Course Championships
18 Nov 2024
Lakelanders Lead the Way at Ulster Short Course Championships
Three swimmers from the Enniskillen Lakelanders Swimming Club competed at the Ulster Short Course Championships held at Lagan Valley Leisureplex at the weekend. With 26 clubs and over 235 swimmers the girls were eager to compete with the best in the province.
Ellie Dunlop (15) qualified for finals in all her events. Ellie won a bronze medal overall in the 100m Breaststroke and was crowned Ulster Junior Champion for the 100m Breastroke with a gold medal. In the 200m Breastroke Ellie finished fourth overall again crowned Ulster Junior Champion with a gold medal. Ellie also competed in the 100m and 200m Individual Medley, finishing in the top ten. Ellie now qualifies to compete in the Irish national winter Championships in Dublin in December.
Hannah Lynch (15) secured PBs in all four events entered. Hannah finished in second place overall and as Ulster Junior Champion in both the 400m Freestyle and 800m Freestyle. She finished in fourth place in the 200m Backstroke final. In her final event Hannah achieved a massive 39 second PB to win Ulster Champion and Ulster Junior Champion and bring home the Keith Buchannan Cup. Hannah has qualified for Irish National Short Course Championships in all these events.
Kate McDade 16 competing against much older and experienced swimmers demonstrated her talent and potential with PBs across all events to qualify for six finals over the three day competition. Competing against the best in Ulster including Olympians, the young Lakelander won a silver and bronze medal in the 50m and 200m Breaststroke events and was proud to represent Lakelanders on the podium with Olympians. Demonstrating her versality Kate had top 5 finishes in 100m IM, 200m IM and 100m Freestyle. She was the first 16 year old to hit the wall which bodes well for future age group competitions at regional and national level. Kate is looking forward to the Irish National Short course competition in December with an impressive 5 qualifying times.
Regrettably the girls' achievements are clouded by the uncertainty as to the future opportunities to train at a level necessary to compete at this high level due to the anticipated closure of the Forum swimming pool.
Thanks to Head Coach Ben Wiffen for his guidance and support across the weekend and to all parent volunteers who helped out over the three day event.
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