05 Jun 2015

FANTASTIC WIN FOR RUSHDEN


On Saturday 23rd May, Rushden Swimming Club competed in the Sadie Murray Shield, County Gala. This evening event saw the club take on four other Northamptonshire clubs, and finish in a brilliant 1st place, taking the Sadie Murray Shield home for the first time since 2007.

 

The team of 18 swimmers - Megan Rowthorn, Ashleigh Bales,  Holly Moultrie, Gracie Ridout, Andrew Clarke, Ryan Protty-Gibbs, Lucy Cullen, Olivia Beasant, Dylan Walton-Pratt, Bertie Malsher, Philipe Oram, Lydia Pouncey, Maisie Lucas, Phoebe Snook, Amber Bales, Jamie Hooks, Michael Clarke and Nathan Jones, swam in 30 races taking 9 first places and gaining only one speeding ticket by swimming faster than the time allowed.

 

The success was a huge achievement for Rushden who have had an excellent season so far.

 

Sadie Murray Team Members

 

The members of Rushden Swimming Club who helped clinch the Sadie Murray Shield for the first time since 2007


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