
Lakelanders success in Bangor
01 Jun 2025
Lakelanders' successful weekend in Bangor
Seven Enniskillen Lakelanders' swimmers travelled to the Aurora Complex in Bangor to race at the Ian Wright Memorial Gala at the weekend.

Sophie Hanna (13) excelled in the 200m Individual Medley at the Ian Wright Memorial Gala. She shaved an impressive 12.07 seconds off her previous personal best.

Martha McCreesh (14) was delighted to gain another national qualification time for Nationals in Limerick in July by securing a new PB in the 100m Backstroke and a top ten finish.

Crea Mullen (13) thoroughly enjoyed her time at the Ian Wright gala. She completed her first ever 200m Backstroke, gaining another National qualification time, hitting the wall 1st among the 13 year olds.

Anton Neal (14) clocked new PBs in the 50m & 100m Freestyle and the 100m Breaststroke. He maintained his PB in the 200m Breaststroke.
Younger sister Ella Neal (13) swam well in the 100m Freestyle event.

Emma Speer (14) swam the gruelling 200m Individual Medley in preparation for Irish Nationals. She was delighted with a 5 second PB and finished the 8th fastest 14 year old.

Conal Walker (17) competed in 4 events across the 2 days. He claimed new PBs in the 50m & 100m Freestyle, following up with a strong 200m Freestyle and was delighted with a top 10 finish in his 200m Breaststroke alongside another PB.
These strong performances bode well for upcoming summer National national competitions, encouraging the swimmers with their continued training in Omagh under the expert guidance of the coaching team led by Fionna Orr and Chelsey Weir. The club also express their gratitude to Lough Erne Resort and Western Cars for their continued support of the swimmers.
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