Summer Nationals were held at Ponds Forge during the first week of August.
Lucy Oliver swam in four events over three days, 50m and 100m Butterfly and 50m and 100m Freestyle. She swam exceptionally well against some tough competition with three swims close to pb’s and finished the meet off with a PB in 50m Butterfly.
Niamh Kay swam in her two favourite events, 50m and 100m Breaststroke. Niamh qualified for the 16 years 50m Breaststroke final in 10th place where there was only 1.05 secs between 1st and 10th !! She finished in 10th with an improved time from the heats by 0.3 secs.
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