The results for Saturday 15 March 2025, including the 100m Backstroke Championships and Week 6 of the 100m Freestyle Special Events, have been published here.
It was yet another beautiful day at Drummoyne Pool – the sun was mostly out, and if you missed it, well, better luck next Saturday when the breeze blew in the scent of fresh chlorine!
Our Under 10s were off to a flying start in the 100m freestyle handicaps, with Hannah Aitken and Ava Cochrane battling it out in a tight finish. Hannah clinched the win, but Ava was hot on her heels, proving that the youngsters of All Hallows Catholic Primary are a force to reckon with! Meanwhile, over in the Les Henry Cup, Michael Tripolitsiotis smashed his personal best, leaving young Archie Sullivan scratching his head, wondering what just happened! The Drummoyne Public pride is strong with this one!
Jumping up to the over 35s, the cheeky battle between Clare Douglas and Patricia Douglas – old enough to know each other’s tricks – brought a good chuckle among the crowd. The heat went to Mary Hartley with her steely 100m freestyle, narrowly edging out the now-permanent-smile-wearer, Clare. Congratulations to the clan Douglas for keeping family rivalries alive at the pool!
Not to be outdone, the experienced Denver Pelly was back to his winning ways in the 100m Open Men’s backstroke. Having recovered from his shoulder escapade, Duncan Lyon still offered stiff competition, keeping Gerry Tibbertsma on his toes with a finish that almost needed photo evidence!
And we couldn’t miss the chance to cheer on our fearless Frances Christodoulou, former club captain and club champion, strutting her backstroke stuff in the Seniors’ category. With the wind at her back, even Rose Tunstall, 2021 and 2022 club captain, couldn’t wipe the grin from Rose’s face as they shared some friendly banter in the lanes.
In the Club Championship and Handicap Point Score competitions, Thomas Pacey is cruising in the seniors’ male category, but Paul Martin isn’t far behind. Mia Sendelbeck, still high on recent birthday cake, is balancing the scales in the Under 14s with her wits and impressive ledger of lifetime memberships from relatives to guide her!
We also say a big hello to all the newcomers who gallantly saw through their first Saturday club meet. Your fearless strides into uncharted waters are what make DASC the powerhouse of community spirit and competition. A special shoutout goes to Belle Paton for bringing the best cheer squad in the crowd!
So, escape the mundane, grab a pair of goggles, and join us for next week’s splash-fest, promising more glory, giggles, and glory again in our humble patch of Drummoyne waters!
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