Congratulations to all the remarkable swimmers who competed at the Swim England North East / North West Open Water Championships 2023 held at Sale Water Park! Your dedication, skill, and passion for the sport were truly inspiring. By braving the open waters and demonstrating your extraordinary abilities, you showcased the true spirit of competitive swimming. Each stroke and every effort propelled you closer to greatness, and your achievements deserve the utmost admiration. Your hard work and perseverance have undoubtedly paid off, and you should be immensely proud of your accomplishments. Well done to all the participants for their outstanding performances in this prestigious event.
Thank you to all the volunteers and helpers involved to make the event possible. Here are the full North East Results from Saturday:
Male 12/13 Years – 2km RACE
| 12 YEARS | 13 YEARS |
|---|---|
| GOLD – Archie Ainslie (City of Sheffield) | GOLD – Harry Whitfield (Darlington ASC) |
| SILVER – Hari Diddee (Tynemouth ASC) | SILVER – Nathan Harrison (City of Sunderland ASC) |
| BRONZE – Zac Baughan-Withington (Kingston Upon Hull) |
Female 12/13 Years – 2km RACE
| 12 YEARS | 13 YEARS |
|---|---|
| GOLD – Chloe Brotherton (South Tyneside ASC) | GOLD – Honey Robinson (City of Sunderland ASC) |
| SILVER – Abby Coventry (Morpeth ASC) | SILVER – Charlotte Henderson (Morpeth ASC) |
| BRONZE – Lucy Raper (Morpeth ASC) | BRONZE – Lily Watson (Newcastle Swim Team) |
Male 14/15 Years – 3km RACE
| 14 YEARS | 15 YEARS |
|---|---|
| GOLD – Aidan Turner (Newcastle Swim Team) | GOLD – Jacob Brown (BOSSS) |
| SILVER – Michael O’Neill (BOSSS) | SILVER – Jack Collins (City of Sheffield) |
| BRONZE – William Hicklin (City of Leeds) | BRONZE – Jai Diddee (Tynemouth ASC) |
Female 14/15 Years – 3km RACE
| 14 YEARS | 15 YEARS |
|---|---|
| GOLD – Evelyn Hallissey (Newcastle Swim Team) | GOLD – Ava Cook (City of Sheffield) |
| SILVER – Katy Otterson (Newcastle Swim Team | SILVER – Katie Noble (Newcastle Swim Team) |
| BRONZE – Marley Bowe (City of Sunderland ASC) | BRONZE – Erin Blight (Morpeth ASC) |
Male 16/Over – 5km RACE
| 16 YEARS | 17-18 YEARS | 19/OVER YEARS |
|---|---|---|
| GOLD – Jack Finnie (Rotherham Metro) | GOLD – Joseph Moment (Kingston Upon Hull) | GOLD – Ethan Ellis-Sixsmith (City of Sheffield |
| SILVER – George Turner (Newcastle Swim Team) | SILVER – Toma Saha (Middlesbrough ASC) |
Female 16/Over – 5km RACE
| 16 YEARS | 17-18 YEARS |
|---|---|
| GOLD – Molly Baker (City of Sheffield) | GOLD – Jess Widdowson (City of Leeds) |
| SILVER – Eva Stacey (City of Leeds) | SILVER – Lauren Heppell (Newcastle Swim Team) |
| BRONZE – Grace Blair (City of Wakefield) | BRONZE – Holly Stoker (City of Sunderland) |
Congratulations to our Master Swimmers who competed in the 1.5km and 3km races, they were:
Susan Harrison – 50-54 1.5km RACE (GOLD)
Stephen Bottomley – 60-64 3km RACE (GOLD)
