Titans Make Waves - Round One of National Speedo League Gala.
“First I heard a tremor… then I felt a huge breaking wave descending upon me”. Those were the words of the Garston swimmer at the end of the last leg of the Open freestyle relay – the final event of Round 1 of this year’s National Speedo League competition - as Darren Mew – all guns blazing - descended upon her.
This final event encapsulated the fantastic team spirit that was shown throughout this gala by all of our Titan swimmers and supporters as we came from behind to win.
With a team of just 15 swimmers – many having to swim up two age groups – we arrived at the brand new Leigh Sports Village complex near Wigan – ready to do battle at the Club’s first ever team gala fixture.
By the end of the evening we had come 3rd behind Bolton and Northwich but in front of Garston, Lancaster and Ellesmere Port.
The final team points were as follows:
| Bolton | 185 |
| Northwich | 163 |
| Ellesmere College Titans | 143 |
| Garston | 138 |
| Lancaster | 126 |
| Ellesmere Port | 85 |
Inspired by Darren Mew’s Olympic presence Titan swimmers swam their way to 16 Personal Best times and 8 First Placings.
Great Achievement
But the night was not really about individual performances. Instead it was a demonstration of team spirit, sheer grit and determination – and above all what can be achieved against the odds when collectively there is a desire to go for it and the sights are set high.
Against big City clubs, founded decades ago, with hundreds of swimmers to select from – the Titans definitely did both Ellesmere College and the town of Ellesmere proud.
So congratulations to Jamie Thomas, Alfie Pardoe, Kate Parry, Ottillie Fairhurst, Hannah Greene, Elliot Hughes, Courtney Pickstone, David Main, Lauren Bond, Daniel Howell, Annie Mellings, Helena Kocourkova, Raphaella Ring, Annie Jones and of course Darren Mew.
Each and every member of the team should feel proud of what we achieved on Saturday. But remember this is only the beginning!!
It’s now onto Round 2 on November 8th.
Full Results Click Here >> (XLS)