Monmouthshire County Championships 2015

Monnow Swimming Club competed in the Monmouthshire County Championships in Newport on the 12th and 13th September and won a total of 37 medals including an impressive 18 gold medals.

Competing against Abergavenny, Chepstow and Caldicot, 21 swimmers from Monnow Swimming Club put in an impressive performance over two afternoons, with representation in 23 out of 28 races.

In the Age 8 and Under category, Gwennan McConnell-Lawlor got two golds and a bronze, whilst Isaac Evans got two silvers and a bronze. Eleanor Emes got a gold and silver and Isabella Worgan got a gold, a silver and two bronzes for the 9-10 year olds. Amongst the 11-12 year olds, Ben Smith got three golds out of his three races, Ellie Brindley managed three silvers and Lucy Creasey aged 12, claimed a remarkable 10 gold medals.  Louise Sadler scooped three silvers and a bronze in the 13-14 category, and finally in the Over 15s Joe Smith got a gold and silver and his sister Alice got a silver and two bronzes.

The Club would like to thank all swimmers who took part – all of our swimmers did well in their heats – they may not all have achieved a top three place but they put so much effort in and achieved great results.

Isaac Evans, 8 wins three medals

Isaac Evans, 8 wins 3 medals