Whilst most swimmers have been enjoying the summer break some Lecale swimmers have been busy competing in the IAG Division 1 and Division 2 Meets in Dublin and Limerick. These meets require swimmers to achieve qualification times at other meets throughout the season. Last week saw the Division 1 meet in Dublin. Adam C was new to this meet having qualified for Division 2 previously. As the only swimmer flying the flag for Lecale he did his club proud. Adam had qualified in a massive 7 events for the meet. Over the course of 5 days Adam had a great meet gaining huge PBs (of up to 5 seconds) in every event. Alongside this he made the final of the 100m back, placing 10th overall. Well done Adam!
Earlier in the month the Division 2 meet was held in Limerick. Lecale had 7 swimmers attending: Aaron, Adam M, Isla, Jamie, Joe, Niall and Rebecca. In previous years nearly 400 swimmers attended the Division 2 meet. However restructuring in the qualifying pathway meant that nearly 750 swimmers attended this year and as usual the Lecale swimmers measured up alongside the best. To enable the 16-18 year boys enter the medley and free relays Niall came along to make up the last member of the team. With relatively little competition experience compared to many others he had 2 great freestyle swims in both events, swimming sub 30sec in each race. In both relays with tough competition the boys narrowly missed out in the medals placing 4th in both races. Well done, it was a great experience for them all.
Adam M, Joe and Rebecca were newcomers to the Division 2 meet, with all 3 having great swims. Joe achieved PBs in both his events, the 100m back and free. Rebecca took home 2 PBs in the 100m back and breast. She also swam the 200m breast, very close to her entry time and well within the Division 2 standards. Adam M too swam his 100m breast, again very close to his entry time and well within the qualification standards for this tough meet.
Aaron, Isla and Jamie are well experienced at this meet having attended previously. Jamie swam 2 events, the 100m fly and free. In both events he achieved new PB’s taking off over 2 seconds in each of his entry times. In his 100m fly he also qualified for the final, finishing 8th overall…well done! Aaron swam 2 new PB’s in is 100m breast and free. Isla swam the 100m breast and fly, extremely close to her entry time and well within the tough qualification standards required for entry.
Well done to all Lecale swimmers that qualified for these meets. It is great to see Lecale swimmers competing at such a high level.
Adam M, Joe and Rebecca were newcomers to the Division 2 meet, with all 3 having great swims. Joe achieved PBs in both his events, the 100m back and free. Rebecca took home 2 PBs in the 100m back and breast. She also swam the 200m breast, very close to her entry time and well within the Division 2 standards. Adam M too swam his 100m breast, again very close to his entry time and well within the qualification standards for this tough meet.
Aaron, Isla and Jamie are well experienced at this meet having attended previously. Jamie swam 2 events, the 100m fly and free. In both events he achieved new PB’s taking off over 2 seconds in each of his entry times. In his 100m fly he also qualified for the final, finishing 8th overall…well done! Aaron swam 2 new PB’s in is 100m breast and free. Isla swam the 100m breast and fly, extremely close to her entry time and well within the tough qualification standards required for entry.
Well done to all Lecale swimmers that qualified for these meets. It is great to see Lecale swimmers competing at such a high level.
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