by Jon Creffield.

AN unprecedented 16 swimmers from Blandford Flyers Swimming Club achieved times this year to compete in the Dorset County ASA Championships and produced outstanding performances swimming against the best in the county.
The championships are one of the major events in the club calendar and the months of hard work in training in preparation paid off.

The swimmers entered a total of 99 events, reached 26 finals and racked up 72 personal best times, giving many additional qualifications to other county and regional competitions.
Special recognition goes to Leo Downton, who was competing at Counties for the first time this year, for winning silver medals in 50m breaststroke and 50m butterfly as well as a bronze medal for 200m freestyle.
Harry Silvey won three gold medals in the 50m, 100m, 200m breaststroke and was presented with the Les Jessop Shield for 100m breaststroke.

Anyone interested in getting their children involved in the club should visit the website at www.blandfordflyers.co.uk
The friendly club welcomes all standards of youth swimmer from Learn-to-Swim Level 7 upwards.