Regional and national glory for Stroud Masters swimmers
Jessica Partridge, in March, broke the British 1500m freestyle record for her age group at the Swim Wales meet in Swansea.
She also narrowly missed the 800m record at the British Masters Championships in London.
Janet Wood dominated her competitions, taking first place and breaking several South West records in Derby, Gloucester and Millfield.
Club members Neil Craxford, Richard Percival, Liz Wroe, Jo Alexander, Alex Hathway, Mark Partridge and Mike Joffe also excelled in various events, securing numerous top-three finishes.
Richard Percival and Kelly Young are set to compete in the World Transplant Games in Dresden, Germany, in July, hoping to replicate their previous victories.
In August, three swimmers will head to Singapore for the World Aquatics Masters Championships.
In open water competitions, Sean Kinsey, alongside Jessica and Mark Partridge, claimed first places in the South West region Open Water Championships at Lake 86 South Cerney.
Sean triumphed in the 2km race, while both Mark and Jessica clinched victories in their respective 5km races.
The husband-and-wife team of Sean and Gwen Kinsey, along with club swimmer Ann Sherrington, also participated in the aquathlon at the European Multisport Championships in Pamplona, Spain.
Gwen won her age group, Sean earned silver in his, and Ann finished credibly in 16th place.
For more information about Stroud Masters Swimming Club, please visit their website.
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