Veteran swimmer stars in Sheffield (From Times Series)

Veteran swimmer stars in Sheffield

11:22am Wednesday 4th November 2009

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Barnet Copthall Swimming Club chairman Mark Reynolds led the way at the ASA National Masters Championships (short course 25m pool) in Sheffield.

Reynolds was the most successful team member, leaving Yorkshire with one European record, three British records and three gold medals. His European record in the 100m freestyle (45-49 age group) stands at 52.90 seconds.

He also set a British record in the 200m freestyle (1.57.54) and in the 50m freestyle (24.12).

In total the Barnet Copthall Masters team won 15 medals: seven gold, four silver and four bronze.

Ian Woollard, Masters team coach, said: "I am very happy for Mark Reynolds and the rest of the team. Their hard work over the past months really paid off with some spectacular successes. Mark's record-breaking performances reflect the effort and determination he applies to his sport.

"His attitude inspires the rest of his team-mates to work hard and achieve their own goals. He is the catalyst driving the rest of the team to their great results and performances."

Other medal winners were: John Rittenhouse, Judy Alden, Elaine Blower, Jeanette Benn and David Gelb.

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