Masters swimmers excel in Aberdeen

Medals for swimmers at Scottish National Open Masters Championships

Last month five of the East Lothian Masters swimmers travelled to Aberdeen to compete in the Scottish National Open Masters Championships.

Swimming 23 events between them, the swimmers came home with a fantastic 14 medals!!

Jason Burnett won medals in all of his 7 events swimming personal best times in nearly all of his swims. He was extremely pleased that he was beating times he set when he was 17 years old! Jason also won the age group trophy in his category for his efforts.

 

50m Butterly                      29.60s                   GOLD   

100m FC                            59.10s                   GOLD

100m Breaststroke              1.14.05                  GOLD

100m IM                             1.07.98                  GOLD

50m Backstroke                   33.46s                   SILVER

50m Breaststroke                 32.88s                   GOLD

50m FC                               26.14s                   GOLD                   

 

Ian McKay won a gold in his only swim at the meet, winning the gold medal by an incredible 4 seconds, a huge amount over a short distance event.

50m Butterfly                      31.79s                   GOLD

 

Brad Robertson competed in 6 events over the two days, winning a fantastic bronze medal in the 400m Freestyle. Brad narrowly missed medals in the other Freestyle events but posted great times in all his swims.

 

50m FC                                29.53s                   6^th

100m FC                              1.06.27                  4^th

100m Breaststroke                1.28.77                  7^th

200m FC                              2.29.21                  4^th

400m FC                              5.34.06                  BRONZE

50m Breaststroke                 38.79s                   7^th

 

Pictured left to right - Ian McKay, Jason Burnett, Brad Robertson

 

 

Jo Kelly had an exceptional meet, claiming 5 medals from 5 swims. Jo was very happy with her swims and determined to break the 29s barrier in her 50m FC next time!!!

 

50m Butterfly                    32.13s                   GOLD

100m FC                           1.05.65                  GOLD

50m Backstroke                 35.04s                   GOLD

100m Backstroke               1.20.24                  SILVER

50m FC                             29.04s                   GOLD

 

Main Picture - Jo Kelly with medals

 

Lynsey Orbegozo was competing in her first masters meet, having only joined the master team a few months before. Lynsey competed brilliantly, narrowly missing a medal in the 400m FC but thoroughly enjoying the experience!

 

100m Breaststroke            1.46.27                  7^th

200m Breaststroke            3.48.64                  5^th

400m FC                          6.34.30                  4^th

100m Backstroke              1.32.55                  5^th

 

The master swimmers are now looking for their next meet, with the East District Masters event being held at Prestonpans in November.

If you are interested in joining the masters swimming group or would like more information about swimming, contact Karen Ferguson kferguson@enjoyleisure.com