There was excitement in the air as the swimmers took to the water on the fourth race night of the 25th summer season, two of the clubs swimmers where attempting to break 3 of the clubs records.
Lucas Thorne was attempting to break the Men’s 8years 50m Freestyle record, and David Thorne was attempting to break 2 records in one night, the Men’s Open 400m record and the Men’s 35+50 m Freestyle record. We are pleased to announce that both Lucas and David were successful in their attempts and are now the new holders of the following records
Men’s 8 years 50m Freestyle
Old Record
39.79 Joel Lewis 1st March 1995
New Record
38.85 Lucas Thorne 25th October 2018
Men’s Open 400m Freestyle
Old Record
6.08.71 2017
New Record
5.15.38 David Thorne 25th October 2018
Men’s 35+ 50m Freestyle
Old Record
29.91 David Nicholls 1st March 2002
New Record
29.85 David Thorne 25th October 2018
Congratulation to both Lucas and David.
If any swimmers would like to attempt to break a club record please see the committee at the recording table for further details.