Thame Swimmers compete in the South East Winter Regionals

ONCE again Thame swimmers have been taking part in the Winter Regionals, with Lucy Block and Mathew Evans both managing to qualify for this open event.

Mathew and Lucy with Head Coach, Ian Blyth

This being Mathew’s first ever Regional Championship (he has never even qualified for the local county events), it was a massive step forward for him in qualifying for the 200 Breaststroke and competing in these open championships.

“The experience will stand Mathew in good stead for the future,” said TSC spokesperson, Will Hard. “Lucy was one of the youngest swimmers again at these championships,” continued Will. ” Last year only having the one swim whereas this year Lucy had four, the 50, 100, 200 backstroke and the 100 Individual Medley.”

Lucy managed new personal best times in all her swims and in doing so qualified for the British Championship in December, in the 200 back stroke. She just missed the qualifying time for the 100 back by 0.1 of a second!