The results for Saturday 16 November 2024 have been published here.
It was yet another beautiful day at Drummoyne Pool, where the sun shone with the hope of victory even as clouds threatened an afternoon downpour.
Highlights
Our sprightly aqua warriors took to the water in thrilling races marked by fierce rivalries and gallant performances, with the Tom Brown 50m Backstroke heats teasing us with anticipation for the finals on February 15, 2025. Let’s dive into the finer splash of details:
In the 100m Freestyle heats, young gun Archie Murrow surprised everyone by taking first place in his heat, chalking a thumping great improvement by touching over 23 seconds faster than last week! Meanwhile, our own “Old Dutch foxer,” Gerry Tibbertsma, demonstrated that a bit of age hardly means a lack of pace by taking the top spot in his heat with style.
Special congrats to Thomas Pacey, who celebrated his recent birthday with a triumphant swim, clocking a winning time in the Five Dock Rotary 200m IM, and edging fellow front-runner Denver Pelly, our 2024 Club Captain.
Standout Battles and Fun Tidbits
The sibling rivalry within team Christodoulou carried on in style, with Frances and Adam heckling each other between heats. Adam displayed his whimsical side, consistently shrinking his personal best by simply “feeling” faster!
Rose Tunstall, the ever-present pool dynamo and former Club Captain, turned heads with her performance in the Tom Brown heats, staying true to her reputation of never missing a Saturday. Her consistency did not go unnoticed among the crowd of revved-up fans and family!
On the handicap point score leaderboard, Mia Sendelbeck continues to shake up the standings, embodying the very essence of grit and steady improvement. She’s a rising star whilst also managing sibling guidance to Lara and Eva on the sidelines.
New shoal member Archie Pacey had his own moment in the sun this morning. Even without hitting the water officially today, he’s ready to make waves soon, as the club’s cheer squad is already rallying support for this little force of nature!
Weather and Well Wishes
While the weather threatened, those optimistic north-easterly breezes made for a good half-day before any drips dared challenge our water-lovers’ spirits. Remember, strong forces seep only beyond our pool’s edge in Drummoyne!
In parting, a warm welcome aboard to all the new recruits making their first waves today. And a hearty round of applause for all birthdays celebrated poolside with celebratory splashes and community cheers.
Keep those caps tight and goggle straps secure, see you next week for yet another round of watery delights!
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