End of Season Round Up - Scottish and British Summer Meets 2024
Bellshill Sharks have been back at training for a week now after a well-deserved summer break and here is an end of season/summer round up!
SCOTTISH SUMMER MEET 2024
Bellshill Sharks made a splash at the Scottish Summer Meet 2024, held in July at the Aberdeen Aquatics Centre. Seventeen swimmers represented the team, achieving excellent results across multiple events over the weekend.
Here are some of the highlights:
Day 1
Erin and Rebecca set the tone with stellar performances in the 1500m Freestyle, both significant achieving personal bests (PBs). A strong start for the team.
Day 2
Five swimmers advanced to the finals, with Ethan securing 3rd place in the 50m Freestyle and an impressive 2nd place in the 200m Individual Medley, both with PBs. Allanah earned 3rd place in the 100m Breaststroke, while Millie finished 4th in the 200m Butterfly with another PB. Rebecca placed 7th in the 200m Butterfly, and Ruben finished 8th in a tightly contested 50m Backstroke.
Other standout swims included PBs from Lucy, Charlotte, Sophie, Callum, Adam, and Aaron.
Day 3
Rebecca continued to shine, claiming silver in the 12/13 girls 800m Freestyle with a remarkable 19-second PB. In the finals, Ethan dominated the 200m Breaststroke, winning gold with an outstanding 9-second PB. Millie finished 5th in the 100m Butterfly and 7th in the 200m Breaststroke, while Charlotte achieved a personal milestone by qualifying for her first National final in the 200m Breaststroke, where she improved her PB by 15 seconds. Allanah matched her heat time to finish 8th in the same event, and Ruben took 10th in the 200m Freestyle.
Sophie, Aaron, and Lucy had strong heat swims, just missing out on the finals, while Callum excelled in the 50m Butterfly, and Logan impressed in the 100m Backstroke.
Final Day
The Sharks ended the meet on a high note with double gold in the 50m Breaststroke. Allanah won the 16-year-old girls' category, and Ethan triumphed in the 15-year-old boys' race. Ethan also added a bronze in the 400m Individual Medley.
Millie reached the finals in the 50m Fly and 50m Breaststroke, finishing 8th and 10th, respectively. Ruben and Rebecca placed 6th and 8th in the 200m Backstroke, while Lucy and Aaron finished 9th and 10th in the 100m Freestyle.
Special mention goes to Callum, Logan, Kieran, Katia, Amy, Amelia, Erin, and Charlotte, who all delivered great performances throughout the meet.
The Sharks demonstrated their team spirit and determination, making a significant mark at the Scottish Summer Meet 2024. Well done, Sharks!
British Summer (Aquatics GB) Championships 2024
Ethan Collins showcased his talent and hard work at the 2024 British Summer Championships held July in Sheffield. Competing against the best swimmers in the country, Ethan's amazing performance, capped off an already remarkable season for the Sharks.
Ethan qualified for five challenging events: the 50m, 100m, and 200m Butterfly, as well as the 50m and 100m Backstroke. Qualifying for these events at such a prestigious meet was a significant achievement for Ethan. His performances were highlighted by three new personal bests.
A proud moment came during the 100m Butterfly, where Ethan broke the elusive minute barrier for the first time, shaving over a second off his previous PB—a major milestone in his swimming career. In the 50m Backstroke, Ethan delivered another strong PB swim, narrowly missing out on a spot in the final by just 0.02 seconds, finishing in 11th place. His performance in the 200m Butterfly also saw him achieve a new PB.
Ethan's success at the British Summer Championships was a fitting end to an outstanding 2023/24 season for both him and the Sharks Swim Team. His journey to this point is a testament to his hard work, dedication, and resilience. Competing at this level is an incredible achievement, and Ethan did both himself and the club proud. Congratulations Ethan!
As we reflect on the success 2023/24, the Sharks celebrate their achievements and look forward to more of the same next season. Keep up that hard work!
