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Records tumble at NW Regional Distance Masters Championships
Several members of the club attended the North West Distance Championships for Masters in Blackpool on Sunday. As a result 4 club records fell, one of which had stood for 18 years, add to that one Gold medal, two silvers and a bronze.
Roger broke a record which had stood since 1993. Rob Arnold added yet another 1500m age group club record to his list.
800m FC
Vicki Wade 40-44 2nd 12.03
Darren Cooper 30-34 4th 13.02
1500m
Roger Witz Barnes 25-29 1st 17.53
Rob Arnold 50-54 2nd 19.17
Rob king 40-44 3rd 26.05
Comments from Rob King......
"During discussions on the use of noting swim times over various distances - to understand how training is progressing - the NW Regional Masters Long Distance Championships were targetted as pre-season event, held over race distances, at which 50m split times would be recorded. So it seemed an ideal opportunity to swim, compete, and put some of that winter training to the test - and also to have some fun...
The meet itself was very relaxed, and Trafford Metro were very sociable - which made the day even more enjoyable. All of us had a great day out.....and there was some mention of the sprint distance gala in June.."