Bishop’s Stortford Swimming Club have most successful Swim England Hertfordshire Championships campaign
Bishop’s Stortford Swimming Club wrapped up their most successful Swim England Hertfordshire Championships campaign to date in St Albans.
They came top of the junior rankings and finished second for age-group medals, championship medals and overall medals.
“I’m incredibly proud of our dedicated swimmers and coaching team for achieving the best county championships in the club’s history,” said head coach Jamie McLaughlin.
“This remarkable feat is a testament to the relentless hard work, determination and team spirit that define our club. Together, we have surpassed our highest aspirations.
“Congratulations to everyone involved. Your dedication and passion have made this possible.”
Overall, Stortford claimed 145 medals - 60 gold, 52 silver and 33 bronze - which was up from 87 in 2024.
Members achieved 88 age-group medals (up from 56 last year), 34 junior championship medals (up from 11) and 23 championship medals (up from 20).
BSSC age-group medals from weekends 3 and 4
GOLD - Taras Boiko (12 yrs) 200m backstroke; Summer Miller (13 yrs) 200m butterfly, 50m fly, 1,500m freestyle; Benjamin Palmer (14 yrs) 200m free; Edie Foster (14 yrs) 200m free, 50m fly, 50m free; Elliot Hall (15 yrs) 100m individual medley, 200m breaststroke, 50m breast, 50m fly, 50m free; Molly Greatbatch (15 yrs) 200m breast; Rose Conday (15 yrs) 50m fly; Daniel Chada (16/over) 50m back, Niamh James (16/over) 100m IM; Jake Lloyd (16/over) 200m fly (and championship).
SILVER - Linke Groenewald (12 yrs) 50m breast; Taras Boiko (12 yrs) 200m free, 50m back, 50m fly; Noah Conroy (13 yrs) 200m fly, 200m free; Summer Miller (13 yrs) 100m IM, 50m back; Molly Greatbatch (15 yrs) 50m breast; Rose Conday (15 yrs) 200m back, 200m free, 50m back; Ella Greatbatch (16/over) 200m breast, 50m breast; Emma Fields (16/over) 50m fly; Rebecca Johnson (16/over) 50m free.
BRONZE - Taras Boiko (12 yrs) 100m IM; Noah Conroy (13 yrs) 50m fly; Summer Miller (13 yrs) 200m free; Lois Fields (14 yrs) 200m back; Elliot Hall (15 yrs) 200m free, 50m back; Molly Greatbatch (15 yrs) 200m back, 200m breast (championship); Rose Conday (15 yrs) 100m IM, 50m free; Freya Hadnutt (16/over) 50m back; Emma Fields (16/over) 50m free; Daniel Chada (16/over) 50m free; Brandon Macdonald-Williams (16/over) 1,500m free.
Trials are being offered to any potential new members, from rookies to masters, who would like to join the expanding club. Email secretary@bsswimclub.org.uk to arrange one.
