Monnow Swimmers Bring Six Medals Home from Newport Junior Development Meet

Isabella wins gold!

Isabella wins gold!

Monnow Swimming Club had a great presence at this year’s Newport Junior Development Meet held on Saturday 16th May at the International Swimming Centre in Newport. Our swimmers were up against tough competition from several teams around the South East Region of Wales, including those from Cardiff, Newport, Methyr Tydfil and Chepstow.  Ten young Monnow swimmers competed in the event and Monnow achieved a fantastic six medals, including one gold, two silver and three bronze.

The Gold medal went to Isabella Worgan for the 10 yrs 50m Butterfly.  Isabella won a further Silver medal for the 10 yrs 50m Backstroke and was joined by Ellie Brindley, who won a Silver medal for the 12yrs 200m Freestyle event.  Bronze medals went to Eleanor Emes, who won two Bronze medals in the 10yrs category for her 50m Breaststroke and 100m Individual Medley.  Laura Willis won her Bronze medal for the 12 yrs 200m Individual Medley race.