SOME 27 Enniskillen Lakelanders swimmers made the journey through the frosty countryside to the Coral Leisure Centre Monaghan for the Sliabh Beagh Swimming Club’s Winter Cluster Meet on Sunday, December 11, seeing 11 swimmers competing in the morning session aimed at 13- to 18-year-olds, where the Lakelander swimmers led the way in many of the events.

Senan Burke (14) swam well in the 100m Backstroke and 200m Freestyle events. He was delighted to knock four seconds off his 100m Breaststroke time.

Kiril Chursin (16) picked up a gold medal along with a two-second PB in the 100m Breaststroke event, a silver medal in the 100m Butterfly and another gold medal in the 200m Freestyle race to finish off a very successful day for him.

Ellie Dunlop (13) got her first event of the morning off to a fantastic start with a gold medal in the 100m Breaststroke, and finishing as the fastest girl overall.

Next up was the 200m Individual Medley, where Ellie produced a strong swim to finish with a silver medal.

Having not competed in her final event, the 200m Freestyle, in a long time, Ellie was pleased to finish fourth.

Hayden James (15) earned himself a silver medal and a five-second PB in the 200m Individual Medley. Hayden then led the way in the 100m Butterfly, finishing in first place and earning himself a gold medal.

Izzy Lannon (16) was thrilled with her successful morning, gaining more confidence in her Individual medley skills. A strategic performance saw Izzy achieve the gold medal in the 200m Individual Medley.

She followed this success with a strong swim in the 200m Freestyle, achieving her second gold medal of the meet.

Jamie Lannon (14) had two fantastic performances in both of his events.

Jamie finished as the fastest boy of the meet in the 100m Breaststroke and was awarded the gold medal in his 13-14 year age category.

The highlight for Jamie was an impressive nine-second PB in the 200m Freestyle, coming in second-fastest boy overall and again winning the gold medal in his age group.

Vita Lavrenova (15) swam in the challenging 100m Butterfly event, building her competition experience.

Opportunity

Anna McDade (16) got off to a good start, winning the under-16 100m Breaststroke. She took an opportunity to try different events, and solid swims in 200m Individual Medley and 200m Freestyle, securing second place in both.

One gold and two silver medals in the under-16 age group was a good morning’s work!

Younger sister Kate McDade (14) continues to improve. She made a great start, with a three-second PB in 100m Breaststroke, finishing second.

A very impressive swim in 200m Individual Medley saw Kate knock 40 seconds off her entry time, moving from 12th seed to third place. She finished off on a high, picking up a gold medal in the 200m Freestyle race.

James Mongan (15) began with a four-second PB and a bronze medal in the 100m Backstroke, grabbed more fabulous PBs in the 100m Breaststroke and 200m Individual Medley before picking up a silver medal and a further PB in the 200m Freestyle event.

Niamh O’Donnell (14) took nine seconds off her time in the 200m Individual Medley and followed that up with another great swim in the 200m Freestyle event.

These fantastic results are a credit to the swimmers, their families and the club’s dedicated coaching team, led by Head Coach Ben Wiffen.

Some 16 Lakelanders’ swimmers competed in the afternoon session, which was aimed at swimmers aged 12 and under.

Holly Barkley (11) knocked almost three seconds off her 50m Breaststroke time. She also swam well in the 50m Backstroke race.

Daire Burke (10) had three great swims, maintaining his times in all his events; 50m Backstroke, Breaststroke and 100m Freestyle.

Enda Burke (12) touched the wall in second place as well as gaining a PB in the 50m Backstroke. He went on to pick up more PBs in the 50m Breaststroke and the 50m Butterfly events.

Clara Leonard (9) secured gold in her first event, the 50m Backstroke; however, she was most pleased about winning a silver medal in the 100m Individual Medley and knocking a whooping 25.41 seconds off her PB. Clara also won a silver medal in the 50m Butterfly, placing fourth overall.

She finished up with another PB in the 50m Breaststroke race.

Achieved

Myleene Leonard (11) achieved four PBs and knocked more than 25 seconds off her times. Myleene had two strong swims, coming sixth overall in the 50m Backstroke and 100m Freestyle.

Holly McCabe (11) swam well in the 50m Backstroke and went on to knock seven seconds off her 100m Freestyle PB.

Martha McCreesh (11) gained a bronze medal and a PB for her 50m Butterfly. Two other PBs in the 50m Breaststroke and the 100m Freestyle finished off a fun and sporting afternoon for Martha.

Russell Mikievicz Lumayad (12) took part in four races, achieving two PBs. He improved by 2.5 seconds in the 100m Individual Medley and dropped nearly seven seconds off his 100m Freestyle time.

Jessica Millar (11) picked up new PBs in all of her events; 50m Backstroke, 50m Breaststroke and the 100m Individual Medley race.

Ryan Mongan (12) gained new PBs in the 50m Backstroke, 50m Breaststroke, 100m Individual Medley and 100m Freestyle and was delighted to win a bronze medal for third place in his favoured 50m Breaststroke event.

Caelan Moore (12) enjoyed his second gala, competing in two races. He swam to his PB in the 50m Backstroke and went on to compete in the 50m Breaststroke, where he managed to shave off 2.20 seconds off his PB.

Crea Mullen (10) took five seconds off her 50m Backstroke time and swam to her PB in the 50m Breaststroke race.

Ava Neal (12) had a very successful event, with three personal bests. She started with a strong performance in the 50m Breaststroke, finishing first.

Ava achieved another gold medal for the 100m Individual Medley. She finished off with the 50m Butterfly with an excellent new PB, dropping 12 seconds and securing a silver medal.

Erin Salcedo (12) knocked two seconds off her 50m Breaststroke time, placing fourth.

She had more great swims in the 100m Individual Medley, 50m Butterfly and the 100m Freestyle, in which she also won a bronze medal.

Younger sister Keira Salcedo (10) picked up a bronze medal and a two-second PB in the 50m Breaststroke race.

She gained further PBs in the 100m Individual Medley and 50m Butterfly and also swam well in the 100m Freestyle event.

Emma Speer (11) enjoyed her day at Sliabh Beagh; she swam in the 50m Breaststroke and 100m Individual Medley and gained new PBs in both, finishing in fifth and fourth spot respectively.

Praised

Enniskillen Lakelanders’ Club Chairperson, Aideen Speer, praised all the swimmers on their performance on the day with medals and PBs across the board .

She also thanked all the parents, especially those who fulfilled volunteer roles on the day.

She finally thanked the coaching team led by Head Coach Ben Wiffen for the wonderful job they are doing with all the swimmers.

The club is looking forward to a few events over Christmas; an ice skating fun day next weekend, and a swim clinic with Olympian Daniel Wiffen and National title holder Nathan Wiffen, which will be a very special opportunity for the Lakelanders’ swimmers.

 

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