Local Swimmers Make a Splash with Medal Haul at Cheshire Championships
The second weekend of the Cheshire County Championships in Macclesfield proved to be a triumphant affair for swimmers from across the Merseyside region, with standout performances from City of Liverpool and Wirral Metro athletes. The event showcased not only competitive excellence but also significant personal milestones, reinforcing the area's reputation as a hub for aquatic talent.
Gold Medal Glory for Ethan Kelly and Abbie Roscoe
City of Liverpool's Ethan Kelly delivered a masterclass in endurance swimming, securing gold in the 1500m Junior Freestyle with an impressive time of 15 minutes 39.11 seconds. His performance was marked by an almost perfect split of 7 minutes 47.83 seconds at the 750m mark. Kelly continued his winning streak by claiming another gold in the 800m Junior Freestyle, clocking 8 minutes 9.61 seconds.
Wirral Metro's Abbie Roscoe also enjoyed a successful outing, earning a bronze medal in the 1500m Junior Freestyle and finishing fourth in the 800m Junior Freestyle. She added a silver medal to her collection with a strong performance in the 200m Junior Butterfly, highlighting her versatility across different stroke disciplines.
Wirral Metro Squad Demonstrates Depth and Talent
The Wirral Metro team showcased considerable strength in depth, with Ava Halliwell and Harper Aspinall each securing two gold and two silver medals. Lauren Berry contributed significantly with two golds, a silver, and a bronze, while Vivien Wilkinson dominated the breaststroke events, taking gold in both the 100m and 200m distances.
Petra Varga added to the medal tally with gold in the 200m Backstroke and 200m Breaststroke, alongside a silver in the 200m Butterfly. Ben Stephenson replicated his success from the previous week, earning a gold and three bronze medals, demonstrating consistent form throughout the competition.
Personal Bests and Promising Performances Across the Board
Hope Birley-Brown collected two silver medals, with Lily Horton and Lottie Abbott-Beck each securing silver in the 200m Backstroke and 100m Butterfly respectively. Anna Fearon achieved three personal bests, resulting in three bronze medals, while Bethan James started the year positively with two bronze medals.
Further bronze medals were awarded to Annabel Preece and Ava Lewis in the 200m Butterfly, Mabel Wood in the 200m Backstroke, and Emily French in the 1500m Freestyle. Anthony Wawrzyniak led the Halton contingent with five gold medals, all achieved in personal best times, underscoring his exceptional form.
Notable Achievements from Halton and Bebington Swimmers
Mackinlay Houghton from Halton claimed gold in the 50m Breaststroke and silver in the 100m Butterfly. Layla Keeble earned silver in the 200m Backstroke thanks to one of her two personal bests, while Tsz Yui Chui finished the weekend with two bronze medals. Jacob Agate and Beth Magugan each secured a bronze, and Freya Karaski set a personal best in the 100m Freestyle final.
Bebington's Sophia Hewlett maintained her good form from the previous weekend, adding a silver and two bronze medals to her achievements. Andrew Dobbing took bronze in the 1500m Freestyle and set personal bests in both the 400m and 800m Freestyle events. Grace Ebbrell also contributed with a bronze medal.
Hoylake Swimmers Excel with Personal Bests
Dior Beavan of Hoylake set a personal best on her way to gold in the 100m Breaststroke, while Clark Furnival used one of his two personal bests to secure bronze in the 50m Freestyle. These performances highlight the ongoing development and competitive spirit within the local swimming community.
The Cheshire County Championships have once again provided a platform for Merseyside's swimmers to demonstrate their skill, dedication, and progress. With numerous personal bests and medal successes, the event sets a positive tone for the rest of the competitive season, promising more exciting achievements from these talented athletes.
