The Youth and Age Group National Championships were held in Sheffield’s Ponds Forge Pool from the 17 July until the 26 July. Carlisle Aquatics had two squad members competing.
Laura Davison managed to make the final of the 12 years’ 200m Butterfly where she was placed 7th in a time of 2:29.84. Her morning heat swim was more controlled and consequently slightly faster being 2:28.83. She also competed in the 100m Butterfly being placed 14th in a time of 1:09.57 and the 400m Individual Medley coming 19th in a time of 5:30.84.
Jack Barker competed in the 200m Breaststroke coming 23 in a time of 2:25.13, the 50m freestyle coming 38th in a time of 24.66. His best showing was in the 100m Breaststroke where he swam 1:06.96 in the heats to qualify 16th for the semi-finals. In the evening swim he lowered his PB even further to 1:05.54 to make him 1st reserve for the final.
Carlisle Aquatics’ member Matthew Nicholson was also swimming for City of Glasgow in the 19& over category. He was placed 20th in the 200m Breaststroke in a time of 2:23.69 and 10th in the 100m Breaststroke in a heat time of 1:04.93 reducing this to 1:04.53 in the Final.
Well Done to all three swimmers.
This year swimmers and spectators were given an extra treat in being able to watch some spectacular diving as the USA Olympic Team were using the facility for their pre-Olympic Camp.
