Lakelanders Secure Medal Haul in Bangor
15 Mar 2025
Lakelanders Secure Medal Haul in Bangor
12 Enniskillen Lakelanders’ swimmers travelled to the Aurora Aquatic & Leisure Complex, Bangor to compete in Round 2 of Swim Ulster’s ‘Aspiring Champions’ Meet Series on 15th & 16th March. This spectacular 50m pool was the perfect venue for the many challenging events the Fermanagh swimmers were eager to dive into over the weekend.
Darragh Collins (14) was delighted to take gold in the 50m Freestyle, qualifying for the Irish Nationals in the summer with a superb PB of 29.37 seconds. He also came away with silver medals in the 100m and 200m Freestyle, as well as bronze medals in the 100m and 200m Backstroke.
Sophie Hannah (13) enjoyed the gala and had three brilliant swims. She held her previous time in the 100m Backstroke while gaining strong PBs in the 200m and 50m Freestyle, qualifying for Nationals in the latter.
Myleene Leonard (14) maintained her entry times in both 50m and 100m Freestyle.
Martha McCreesh (14) secured new PBs in 50m, 100m and 200m Freestyle events.
Kate McDade (17) swam to her long course PBs across three events placing 4th in 200m Individual Medley, 2nd in 400m Freestyle and 1st in 200m Breaststroke; an intense morning of back to back races.
Russell Mikievicz Lumayad (15) was awarded a bronze medal in a 50m Freestyle event followed by another great swim in 200m Freestyle where he took 14 seconds off his entry time. He also swam in a 100m Freestyle event, maintaining his PB.
Ryan Mongan (15) secured new PBs and bagged bronze medals in the 100m and 200m Freestyle and the 100m Breaststroke, qualifying for the Ulster Championships in the latter.
Crea Mullen (13) enjoyed her weekend at Aspiring Champions, securing 2 new PBs in 100m and 50m Freestyle.
Emma Speer (14) enjoyed a great day at aspiring Champions where she competed in three events; 100m Breaststroke, 50m Butterfly and 100m Freestyle. Emma was delighted to take 2 seconds off her PB in each event, gaining silver medals.
Emma will continue to work on these events in preparation for Ulster and National Championships.
Haralds Uzulins (14) was delighted to secure an impressive 5 second PB in the 100m Freestyle as well as a 3 second PB in 50m Freestyle. He also produced strong swims in the 100m Backstroke and 100m Butterfly events.
Conal Walker (17) competed in 50m & 100m Freestyle and 200m Breaststroke. He achieved new PBs in all 3 along with silver medals. He was pleased to get a consideration time in 200m Breaststroke in the upcoming Ulster Championships.
The swimmers’ families expressed their gratitude and praise for the club coaching team and the volunteers who helped out over the 2 days. They hailed the 12 swimmers who demonstrated the fruits of committed training in the weeks and months leading up to this Meet. Another successful weekend for the Lakelanders, representing the South-West region in Bangor.
The club wishes the younger swimmers who travel to Dublin to compete in the Irish Minor Schools’ Championship in two weeks every success as they represent their schools at this National competition in Dublin.
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