Lakelanders Light up the Pool in Omagh
08 Dec 2024
Lakelanders light up the pool in Omagh
On Saturday 8th December 16 swimmers from Enniskillen Lakelanders Swimming Club made their way to the beautiful facilities at Omagh Leisure Centre for the second of Swim Ulster’s ‘Future Challengers’ Series of Galas. This Gala series is for swimmers aged 10-14 and our young Lakelanders relished the opportunity for new PBs and a fun morning of competitive swimming.
Charles Armstrong (12) competed successfully in 3 events and performed exceptionally well in 100m Breaststroke, achieving a new PB dropping a whopping 7.65 seconds.
Holly Barkley (13) had 2 great swims, achieving a top 5 finish in her 100m Breaststroke and placing 2nd in her age group in the 50m Freestyle.
Shannon Brennan (13) had 3 great swims today. She had 3 top 10 finishes in all her 3 races. Shannon was the 2nd fastest in her age group in the 50m Breaststroke, she also had a great PB of over 4 seconds in the 100m Individual Medley.
Sophie Hanna (12) had a very successful gala. She placed 4th in the 100m Freestyle and earned a bronze medal in that event as well as another in the 200m Individual Medley.
Anna May Hill (13) had a successful morning, she secured a top 5 finish in the 100m Freestyle. Anna May also achieved a wonderful time in the 100m Individual Medley.
Niamh Howell (10) had a successful morning taking home 3 bronze medals in the 50m Breaststroke, 50m Freestyle and 100m Individual Medley.
Katie McGowan (12) had a very successful morning with 3 super PBs. She had a top 6 finish in the 100m Freestyle. She dropped over 4 seconds in 100m Breaststroke and a further 6 seconds off the 200m Individual Medley.
Jakub Mikiewicz Lumayad (10) had a very successful gala. He took part in 3 events, 100m Individual Medley, 50m Breaststroke and 50m Freestyle. He achieved silver medals in each race.
Crea Mullen (12) had a very successful mornings swimming. Crea finished 3rd in the 200m Individual Medley. She also competed for the first time in the 200m Freestyle and got a second-place finish and top 12 year old.
Luna Murphy (13) had a solid event with 2 new PBs. She finished 3rd in her age in the 200m Individual Medley and a bronze medal in the 50m Freestyle. A good day in the pool.
Anton Neal (13) had 3 great swims with PBs in all. Anton was delighted to come 2nd in the 100m Individual Medley,3rd in 100m Breaststroke and 5th in 100m Freestyle in his age category.
Younger sister Ella Neal (12) had 2 great swims with super PBs. She was thrilled to come 4th in 100m Individual Medley and 5th in 100m Freestyle in her age category.
Maia Rolston-McAuliffe (10) had a great day at her second Future Challengers Gala, dropping almost 8 seconds of her time in the 100m Individual Medley to secure a bronze medal, while setting new PBs in both the 50m Freestyle and 50m Breaststroke events.
Keira Salcedo (12) took part in 2 events. She was delighted to be awarded a bronze medal in the 100m Breaststroke and had a great swim in the 200m Individual Medley with a time of 03:21.98.
Natalie Swidani (11) had a fantastic morning swimming. She placed 3rd in her age group in the 200m Freestyle. Natalie also placed 5th in her age group in the 100m Freestyle with a PB of over 3 seconds. She also secured a new PB in the 100m Breaststroke.
Finley Walker - Leonard (13) swam in the 200m Individual Medley and achieved a PB, securing 2nd place in his age group. He also had top 5 finishes in the 100m Breaststroke and 100m Freestyle.
Team coach for the event, Aideen Speer, expressed her pride in the great progress of the young swimmers. This was evident in the collection of new PBs and medal awards making their way back to Enniskillen.
On the home front, Enniskillen will be well represented at the Irish National Winter Championship with their recently crowned Ulster Champions who travel to The National Aquatic Centre in Dublin next weekend.
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