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Swimming Club News
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Written by Andy Nicoll
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Alexandra Harris (Aged 13) made swimming history becoming the first girl from a Shropshire club to qualify for the British Gas British Championships - no mean feat for a 13 year old who only started swimming two years ago.
Alex qualified in four events but only competed in three. It is a daunting and serious competition with none of the light atmosphere of the Bagcats or National youth events. Depsite not swimming her best, Alex gained a huge amount of experience; as one of the youngest swimmers in the competition she had the opportunity to compete with some of the UK's most elite swimmers including Rebecca Adlington and Fran Halsall.
Full Results
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Aged |
Distance |
Stroke |
Time |
Date |
Medal |
Position |
PB (Secs) |
| Alexandra Harris |
13 |
200 |
Freestyle |
02:12.78 |
07/03/11 |
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| Alexandra Harris |
13 |
400 |
Freestyle |
04:38.22 |
05/03/11 |
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| Alexandra Harris |
13 |
800 |
Freestyle |
09:42.09 |
10/03/11 |
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