British Gas ASA National Championships
Five swimmers from Rotherham Metro competed in the National Age group and Youth finals which were held at Ponds Forge International pool between July 21st and July 25th for the Age groups and 27th Juy to 31st July for the Youth championships.
All five swimmers managed to gain PB’s with three reaching their respective finals. George Russell who had only just turned 14 swam superbly to reach the final of the 200 Fly and finishing in 8th position, also reaching the final of the 200 Fly in the twelve year-old age group was Holly Sotheran who produced a truly magnificent swim to knock 6 seconds off her PB and finish in 8th position. Robert Pearson (12) defied all the odds to gatecrash the 100 Backstroke final where yet again he produced another PB to finish in 9th position, Robert also competed in the 200 Backstroke just missing out on a final spot. Matthew Sotheran (14) contested the 100 Backstroke, 100 and 200 Butterfly and 100 Freestyle where he produced some outstanding performances andPB’s. Charlotte Pearson (16) was once again in the 100 Fly Youth Championships where she produced another PB in a scintalating swim.
Pictured with head caoch Alan Kirton are: L to R back row George Russell, Charlotte Pearson, Matthew Sotheran . Front row Holly Sotheran and Robert Pearson who is coached by Gemma Roper A2 squad.