British Mencap Championships Cardiff May 2014

A number of our swimmers took part in the British Mencap Championships which took place on the 17^th May in Cardiff. Swimmers were allowed to enter up to 3 races.

The standard of swimming was exceptional; this could be seen in the amount of Personal Best (PB’s) that were achieved. George Allen achieved 1 PB. Annie Edwards, Francis Chapman, Jordan Mancey and Tom Want achieved 2PB’s. Ciarán Kelly, Harrison Trusler and Lauren Trusler  all achieved an amazing 3  PB’s.

Worthy of a particular mention: Annie Edwards – 6.6 second PB 100m Breaststroke. Ciarán Kelly -  7.78 second PB 100m IM and 10.67 second PB 100m Butterfly, Francis Chapman – 8.39 second PB 50m Backstroke, Lauren Trusler – 4.59 second PB 50m Backstroke and 4.74 second PB 50m Freestyle. Jordan Mancey – knocked off a whopping 20.72 seconds off of his 200m Freestyle Club time.

Tom Want came first and Ciarán Kelly came 4^th overall in the men’s 50m Butterfly

Well done everyone!