A big Beeches well done to all of the swimmers who made the short journey to Wolverhampton Central Baths this weekend, for the inaugural Shrewsbury Open Meet. A fun filled Carnival atmosphere was assured by the Bam Bams, Cow Bells and Clappers issued to every single swimmer (should have given the coaches Headache tablets too!).

Leading the way was Katie Gulliver, who got Gold in the 50 Butterfly, 100 Butterfly and 50 Freestyle, and Silver in the 50 Backstroke, plus 4th in the 100 Freestyle. Penny Whittingham won Gold in the 400 Freestyle and Silver medals in the 100 Backstroke and 200 IM. Jamie Keyte won Silver in the 50 Backstroke and fourth in the 50 Freestyle.

For the Juniors Lewis Carless, who competed in 13 events, won Silver in the 200 Butterfly, Bronze in the 400 Freestyle, 5th in the 50, 100 and 200 Breaststrokes, 6th in the 200 Freestyle and 200 Backstroke. Becky Gulliver, who competed in 14 events won Silver in the 50 Backstroke, 200 Butterfly and 400 Freestyle , 4th in the 50 and 100 Butterfly and 100 and 200 Backstroke  , 5th in the 50 and 100 Freestyle and also the 200 IM, 6th in the 200 Freestyle. Ella Payne won Gold in the 400 Freestyle, Silver in the 50 Butterfly, Bronze in the 100 Butterfly and 5th in the 200 Freestyle. Sophia Deans won Gold in the 50 Freestyle, Silver in the 50 Breaststroke, Bronze in the 100 Freestyle, came 4th in the 200 Freestyle, 5th in the 100 Breaststroke and 400 Freestyle and 6th in the 200 Breaststroke.

On to the Triplets – Trearna Hart won Bronze in the 100 Breaststroke, came 4th in the 400 Freestyle, 200 IM and 200 Breaststroke, came 5th in the 50 Butterfly and 6th in the 100 Backstroke. Catrise Hart won Silver in the 100 and 200 Backstroke, Bronze in the 400 Freestyle and 200 IM. Ellison Hart came 4th in the 100 Backstroke.

Harvey Higgins came 5th in the 100 Butterfly. Daniel Job came 6th in the 50 Breaststroke. Other swimmers this weekend were Andrew Gulliver, Ravaell Bailey and Kadijha Cox.

Within the 32 events over the weekend, an epic 42 personal best times were achieved!

Becky Gulliver also came 3rd in the Best Girl 10/11 category – pictured being presented with her trophy by Callum Jarvis – the swimmer who competed in this year’s World Championships.

Well done to all the swimmers – results available here.