Medals and PBs galore for the Lakelanders at Summer Gala in Lisburn
22 Jun 2025
Medals and PBs galore for the Lakelanders at Summer Gala in Lisburn
Swim Ulster’s Swim Festival 2025 took place in Lisburn's Lagan Valley Leisureplex on Sunday the 22nd of June.
A squad of 18 Enniskillen Lakelanders’ swimmers, along with Head Coach Fionna Orr, made their way to Lisburn for the event.
Charles Armstrong (13) was pleased to achieve a bronze medal in the 200m Breaststroke. He was placed 5th in the 50m Butterfly and 7th in the 100m Breaststroke.
Holly Barkley (14) had 3 fantastic swims, achieving a massive 10 second PB in her 200m Freestyle, 3rd in her age group in the 50m Breaststroke and a top 5 finish in the 50m Freestyle.
Mollie Kate Brewster (10) swam in 5 events across all strokes and disciplines for her age group. And was ecstatic to come away as the top swimmer in her age group. She came first in 4 of those events 50m Backstroke, 50m Breaststroke, 50m Freestyle and 100m Individual Medley. She placed 2nd in her 50m Butterfly. Mollie Kate was absolutely delighted with her swims especially her PBs in 50m Freestyle, 50m Breaststroke and 100m IM. With the move to Omagh taking quite a lot of adjusting this was a great end to the season for her.
Poppy Brownlee (11) competed in her first Swim Festival. She had three great swims in the 50m Backstroke, 50m Breaststroke and 50m Freestyle.
Ella Rose Carron (10) collected a new PB in the 50m Freestyle and maintained her times in the 50m Breaststroke, Backstroke and 100m Individual Medley.
Maria Clifford (11) secured new PBs in 50m and 100m Freestyle and maintained her times in the 50m Backstroke and Breaststroke.
Eoghan Donnelly (11) proudly represented his club in the 50m Backstroke and Butterfly, achieving personal best times in both events and taking several seconds off his butterfly time.
Zena Elliot (10) swam well in the 50m Backstroke, Breaststroke and Freestyle races.
Emily Irvine (10) entered 50m Backstroke, Butterfly, Breaststroke and Freestyle. She achieved PBs in all 4 events.
Lauren Loizides (13) had a brilliant time at her first competitive gala. She swam PBs in her 50m Freestyle and 50m Breaststroke where she finished 6th fastest 13 year old.
Tiana Mbeulani (12) came 10th in the 100m Backstroke and 17th in the 100m Freestyle with a 9 second PB.
Erin McGrath (10) swam in three events. She was delighted with 11 seconds off her 50m Backstroke, 10 seconds off her 50m Breaststroke and 12 seconds off her Freestyle PB.
James McSorley (12) collected silver medals in both the 100m Breaststroke and 100m Freestyle events, swimming new PBs in both events.
Elin O’Donohue (11) smashed her PBs in the 50m Backstroke, 50m Freestyle, and 50m Breaststroke - shaving an incredible 9 seconds off the latter!
Kealan Rice (12) came 7th in the backstroke and 8th in the 100m Freestyle with a 3 second PB and he came 2nd the 50m Breaststroke, securing a silver medal.
Milo Sheridan (12) really enjoyed his first Gala. He participated in the 50m Backstroke, 50m Freestyle, and the 50m Breaststroke events and he had a great day.
Haralds Uzulins (14) was delighted to secure two silver medals in both 100m Breaststroke (with 9 seconds dropped of his PB) and 50m Breaststroke (5 seconds off his PB) He also produced strong swims in 50m Butterfly and 100m Freestyle events - both finished in top 5 at his age group.
Finley Walker-Leonard (14) achieved a bronze medal and two personal bests. In the 200m Backstroke event, he not only took 5 seconds off his PB but also secured a bronze medal. He also secured another PB in his 200m Freestyle - taking another 10 seconds off.
The swimmers and their families are delighted to see such fantastic results to finish off the season on a high. Special thanks to Head Coach Fionna Orr, Coach Chelsey Weir and all the coaching team for their wonderful work with the swimmers.
As always the Club are grateful for the ongoing support of Lough Erne Resort and Western Cars Enniskillen.
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