Super Swimming by the Lakelanders in Omagh
09 Oct 2019
Eleven swimmers from the Enniskillen Lakelanders swimming club travelled to Omagh Leisure Centre on Sunday the 6th of October to compete in the first of Swim Ulster’s Development Galas of the season. The first session began with warm up at 8am and the Lakelander swimmers were enthusiastic to try their best in their swims, aiming for PBs in their chosen strokes and distances.
Hayden James (12) had PB's all round. In the 100m Freestyle Hayden placed second knocking 7.40 seconds off his previous time. In the 200m Freestyle event, Hayden finished in the top 5 shaving an impressive 13.89 seconds of his previous time. Lastly in the 100m backstroke event he knocked 10.67 seconds off his previous time.
Luke Aiken was looking forward to his first development gala of the season with a clear vision in mind to obtain his final 2 qualifying times. Swimming in the 15 year old section, he started off well with a PB in his 100m freestyle, taking 6th place. After the break he returned to the pool and took 4th place in both 100m backstroke and 50m butterfly. He swam well over the day and now knows with perseverance and further training he will achieve the times that he is chasing.
Hannah Lynch (10) took part in three events achieving 3 new pbs. Hannah finished in 4th place in the 100m freestyle and 100m breaststroke and first place in the 50m butterfly gaining, a qualifying time.
Darren Woods (12) enjoyed his swims, taking part in the 100m freestyle where he had a good swim. He then swam the 100m breaststroke where he managed a 5 second PB and was delighted with his performance. His final race was the 50m butterfly; his favourite stroke, where he took 4 seconds off his time.
James Mongan (12) was delighted to achieve a PB in the 200m freestyle, he maintained his time in the 100m Breaststroke and also swam well in the 50m butterfly.
Kiril Chursin (13) began with the 200m Freestyle, dropping a whopping 29.78 seconds off his time. He then swam the 100m
backstroke and took just over 4 seconds off his previous time. Kiril continued his success with another 4 second PB in the 100m breaststroke.
Anna Cairns, 12, competed in two races; 100m back & 100m breaststroke. Anna achieved a new PB in her 100m backstroke & finished in 4th place overall in her age group. In her preferred breaststroke, Anna performed well & finished in 5th place overall, maintaining her time from last season.
This was Cora McConnell’s debut in Development Galas. She competed in the 100m breaststroke event, earning a new pb and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Lauren Keaney (15) swam extremely well, she achieved a silver medal in her 100 metre freestyle she also achieved silver medal in her 200 metre freestyle, great result for Lauren and her team members starting off the new season.
Kate McDade (11) had a very successful day; she gained a 3 second PB in the 100m freestyle, a massive 10 second PB in the 100m backstroke and maintained her time in the 100m breaststroke.
Oliver Mooney (11) was delighted with his performance; he gained a PB in the 200m Individual Medley and a bronze medal, another PB in the 100m Freestyle and a bronze medal in the 100m breaststroke.
Georgia Maravelakis (12) dropped almost 3 seconds off her time in the 100m backstroke and also swam well in the 100m breaststroke and 50m butterfly.
Enniskillen Lakelanders’ Head Coach Aaron Rickhuss was delighted with the young swimmers’ performance in Omagh, saying “It was a great day out for everyone. The enjoyment at these meets is most important for young swimmers coming into the sport. We were fortunate to have the best of both worlds in regards to enjoyment and results. A big thank you to all the volunteer helpers and also a special mention to Clare Morris who has coached many of today’s swimmers to some awesome performances! Well done everyone!”
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