In March some of the Masters took part in the British Long Distance Swimming Association 30 minute and one hour swims. This is open to swimmers internationally. The results are just out with our Club doing really well achieving a medal haul of around 17 with a number of swim records. Watch for a piece in the Sunderland Echo when these medals arrive in a few weeks. Here are the results:
Thirty minute swim:
Elaine Ravenhall (35-39 yrs) 1st record holder
Lindy Woodrow (65-69 yrs) 2nd
Andrea Frame (70-74 yrs ) 2nd
Mark Robinson (50-54 yrs) 1st record holder
Nigel Ellam (60-64 yrs) 2nd
Ian Whyte (65-69 yrs) 1st record holder
Ray Waggot (65-69 yrs) 2nd
Dave Hills (70-74 yrs) 1st record holder
Teams:
COSASC women 65+yrs 2nd Lindy Woodrow, Andrea Frame and Yvonne Perry
COSASC men 55= yrs 1st, record holders (Dave Hills, Nigel Ellam, Ian Whyte)
One hour swim:
Elaine Ravenhall (35-39 yrs) 2nd
Lindy Woodrow (65-69 yrs) 3rd
Andrea Frame (70-74 yrs) 3rd
Stephen Williams (35-39 yrs) 5th
Nigel Ellam ( 60-64 yrs) 3rd
Dave Hills (70 – 74 yrs) 1st record holder – also for 65-69 yrs!
Teams:
COSASC women 35 yrs + 1st record holders (Elaine Ravenhall, Andrea Frame, Lindy Woodrow)
COSASC men 35+ 1st record holders. (Dave, Nigel and Stephen)