Warminster swimmers scoop 15 medals at national championships

Swimmers from Warminster have returned from national championships with 15 medals and a string of new club records.

Eight members of Warminster and District Amateur Swimmers competed at the Swim England National Masters Championships in Sheffield, winning medals across a range of events.

Rue Fowler was a standout performer, becoming national age group champion and winning three gold medals in the 100m and 200m backstroke and 100m individual medley.

Silver medals went to Jane Snedden in the 100m and 200m backstroke, Rue in the 50m butterfly, Simon Mullinger in the 100m and 200m individual medley and 50m butterfly, and Laura Lilley in the 100m individual medley and 50m butterfly.

Bronze medals were won by Rue in the 50m freestyle, 50m backstroke and 100m freestyle, Laura in the 100m butterfly and Jane in the 50m backstroke.

The team also broke a number of club age group records.

Rue set a new women’s 18 to 21 age group record in the 50m backstroke, while Susann Mikkleborg broke two records in the women’s 45 to 49 category in the 400m freestyle and 100m individual medley.

Kirsty Stewart set a new women’s 55 to 59 record in the 100m freestyle, while Jane broke records in the women’s 65 to 69 category in the 100m individual medley and 50m backstroke.

In the men’s events, Sam Haine set new records in the 25 to 29 age group in the 50m breaststroke and 50m freestyle.

Simon broke five records in the men’s 55 to 59 category, in the 50m freestyle, 100m individual medley, 50m butterfly, 50m backstroke and 100m freestyle.

Head coach Carolyn Nicholls said, “An amazing three days with fantastic times and a load of medals. Well done to you all, you definitely did our little club proud.”

Pictured: L-r – Susann Mikkleborg, Kirsty Stewart, Helen Mullinger, Simon Mullinger, Rue Fowler, Jane Snedden, Laura Lilley and Sam Haine