DRSA

The 13th Exeter Sprint meet took place on Sunday 17th September. Sixteen regional clubs participated. Devonport had nineteen representatives; they included, Jacob and Charlotte Roberts, Sam Bowden, Rebekah James, Jade and Sam Leeke, Jordan and Aarron Nicholson, Peter Gates, Abbey and Rebecca Ward, Tom Mermagen, Ryan Moreno-Chamorro, Nat Chartres, Abby and Paige McBeath, Sam Wilkes, Iona Holden and it was good to see Steven Clench back with the club after a spell away.
The boys had a strong day with Nat Chartres (13yrs) reaching finals in three stroke categories. He took silver in the 50m breastroke, and finished 5th in the 50m freestyle and 6th in the backstroke.
Ryan Moreno-Chamorro competed in the finals of all four categories. His highest placing saw him take silver in the 50m breastroke, bronze in the 50m backstroke and 5th in both the 50m freestyle and 50m butterfly. This performance was matched by Tom Mermagen (14yrs) who also competed in all four stroke finals. He clinched a bronze medal in the 50m butterfly, a 4th place in the 50m backstroke and 50m freestyle, 5th in the 50m breastroke and finished a strong 3rd place in the 100m IM.
Peter Gates reached the final of the boys 13 yrs 50m breastroke and finished in 6th place.
Sam Bowden (11yrs) who had an excellent day also reached the 50m butterfly final and finished 6th.
The girls’ finalists included Rebecca Ward (11yrs) who took a bronze medal in the 50m backstroke and finished in 5th place in the 50m butterfly.
Abby McBeath (14yrs) made the 50m backstroke final and finished 6th.
Sam Wilkes was a finalist in the 14yrs 50m breastroke and finished 5th.
Most swimmers gained personal best times, some in all four stroke categories. It was great to see so many swimmers of all abilities competing. Some of our younger swimmers gave excellent performances and showed great promise for the future. Many thanks to Victoria and Terry on poolside who continue to give their time and encouragement to our swimmers.