Swimming News

The two main events of this term, the Sussex County Championships and National Bath Cup saw Lancing swimmers showcasing solid performances in the pool.

At the Sussex County Championships, Lancing College’s Swimming Club amassed an array of top three placings enabling Lancing to finish 7th in the medal table (out of 14 much larger clubs) with 19 gold, 11 silver and 15 bronze medals.

Lancing also finished 2nd overall in the Junior Girls’ club points competition and in the 16 years age group Alessio Mandica placed 1st in 1500m freestyle, 400m Individual Medley and 200m butterfly, was 2nd in 200m IM and 400m freestyle, and came 3rd in 100m butterfly.

In the 18 years age group, James Renshaw placed 1st in 100m freestyle, 200m IM and 100m breaststroke, and was 2nd in 400m IM, 400m and 200m freestyle and 100m butterfly.

In the 16 years age group, pupil Bethany King, representing Marlins, placed 3rd in 1500m and 200m freestyle and 200m IM.

In March, Lancing’s swimmers took part in the National Bath Cup competition at the London Aquatic centre where over 100 schools were competing.

In the Boys’ Aldenham Cup 4 x 100m freestyle, Archie Ng, James Renshaw and Alessio Mandica each swam their fastest ever 100m freestyle relay time to help Isaac Blackburn, our youngest swimmer, bring home silver for the team on the final leg.

In the Dunhelm Cup 4 x 50m medley relay Lancing played its ace card in swimming Ethan Gubby, who almost took gold in another magnificent team swim, just missing out on bringing the cup home by 0.19 seconds. Sadly, this was the last National Bath Cup that James, Archie, and Ethan can compete in but what a way to finish, with silver medals in two team events.

Lancing girls Mia Jackson, Bella Barnard, Grace Wildman and Jorja Sareen swam in the girls 4 x 50m medley and freestyle Otter Cup relays. Despite a valiant effort, they narrowly missed out on making the finals but they all thoroughly enjoyed the experience gained and swam well against very tough teams.

This year was certainly one of the most memorable National Bath Cup competitions Lancing has competed in, since last winning the 4 x 100m freestyle in 2010. We must say a huge thank you to all those who took part and especially to James, Ethan and Archie who have supported Lancing swimming so well during their time here at the College.

Karen Woolliscroft, Head of Swimming