Merseyside Swimmers Shine at Two National Championships
City of Liverpool retained the Top Club title at open water nationals, while Wirral Metro's Abbie Roscoe won four golds and a silver in Sheffield.
City of Liverpool retained the Top Club title at open water nationals, while Wirral Metro's Abbie Roscoe won four golds and a silver in Sheffield.
Wirral Metro's Abbie Roscoe and City of Liverpool's Ethan Kelly competed in Munich; Warrington Masters dominated Cheshire Masters with Mark Jones winning four golds.
Merseyside swimmers delivered outstanding performances at weekend meets in Manchester and Liverpool, with Harry Prothero leading the way with seven golds and two silvers.
Anthony Wawrzyniak of Halton claimed 12 gold medals from 12 starts at the Warrington Summer Grand Prix, including four personal bests, in a standout performance.
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The multi-million-pound Abbey Fields swimming pool in Kenilworth opens July 11 with free sessions all weekend, featuring two indoor pools, a conservatory cafe, and accessible facilities.
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Thea Robinson won four golds at the City of Liverpool Diane Jameson 50m Splash & Dash, with multiple medalists from Halton, Prescot, and other clubs.
Halton took first place at Wavertree to become Merseyside and District League Champions, with Sophie Barr winning three events and strong relay performances securing the title.
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RecommendedWest Midlands swimming clubs urge water safety after two children drowned during the heatwave. Clubs stress supervision and swimming lessons to prevent further tragedies.
One of the oldest swimming baths in the West Midlands has been saved from closure thanks to a fresh injection of funding from the local council and community groups.
Ashby Leisure Centre Lido, originally opened in 1929, is set to reopen on May 2 with new family, lane, and open swim sessions, plus a sand play area, offering a perfect summer day out in Ashby-de-la-Zouch.
Ashby Leisure Centre Lido in Leicestershire reopens for summer 2026 with a new sand play area, family swims, and doggy splash sessions, just 40 minutes from Birmingham.
Dylan Gregory, Eva Smith, and Ben Stephenson led the charge as City of Liverpool and Wirral Metro swimmers posted personal bests and secured medals in Leeds, Sunderland, and Stourbridge.
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RecommendedAztec Adventure in Upton Warren reopens its stream-fed lake for supervised open water swimming and aqua park fun, just 35 minutes from Birmingham, with a café for refreshments.
Swimmers at three Cardiff leisure centres raised over £5,700 for charity during Swimathon 2026, part of a national record-breaking event with 1,362 challenges across 87 pools.
The City of Liverpool National Qualifying Meet at Wavertree saw outstanding performances from local swimmers, with Niko Dorsz and Hope Birley-Brown leading the medal haul over the Easter weekend.
The popular Crystal Leisure Centre in Stourbridge has completed refurbishment works and reopened its leisure pool with improved water features, wave machine, and slides just in time for the Easter holidays.
The Merseyside and District swimming round saw Bridgefield and Halton dominate, while Wirral Metro excelled at the Manchester International Meet with multiple golds and personal bests.
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RecommendedFairwater, Western, Eastern, and Maindy leisure centres in Cardiff are hosting Swimathon 2026 fundraising challenges this March. Participants can swim various distances to support Cancer Research UK, Marie Curie, and the Swimathon Foundation.
Diabetes UK calls on Leicester residents to participate in the Swim22 sponsored swimming challenge, running from March 22 to June 22. Participants swim 22 miles at their own pace to raise funds for diabetes research and support.
The Wirral Metro Spring Meet at Europa Pools in Birkenhead featured standout performances from local and regional swimmers, with multiple gold medals and personal bests achieved across various clubs.
Mansfield Swimming Club receives a £4,000 donation from Persimmon Homes to upgrade timing equipment, ensuring the continuation of regional events like the Major Oak Open Meet.
Holywell Amateur Swimming Club members participated in a major relay event, completing 60 lengths in 60 minutes to mark the British Heart Foundation's 60th anniversary and raise nearly £2,000 for charity.
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RecommendedLiverpool and Cheshire swimmers achieve remarkable success at the British University & College Long Course Championships and local competitions, with gold medals and personal bests.
Callum Davies, a 14-year-old student at Launceston College, has achieved remarkable success at the Devon County Championships, securing gold medals in multiple freestyle and medley events.
Swimathon 2026 invites water-lovers in Cambridgeshire to join its 40th anniversary event, raising funds for Cancer Research UK and Marie Curie at nearly 500 pools nationwide.
Swimathon 2026, the world's largest annual pool-based fundraising swim, celebrates its 40th anniversary across Essex and the UK, urging participants to raise funds for Cancer Research UK and Marie Curie.
Swimathon 2026 celebrates 40 years as the world's largest pool-based fundraising swim, with Leicester pools hosting events from March 20-22 to support Cancer Research UK and Marie Curie.
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RecommendedRichard Webster, a 59-year-old RNLI volunteer, completed the gruelling Cadiz Freedom Swim in South Africa, raising funds for a homeless charity. He braved cold, shark-infested waters in this inspiring feat.