Two YCBC masters swimmers competed in the ASA National Open Water Festival, held at the Rother Valley Country Park on 24rd and 24th July 2016. The event included 1.5km and 3km ASA National Masters Championships races and attracted swimmers from all over the country.

Emma Wills participated in female 3km race, winning the 35-39 age group, and finishing as the fastest female overall in a time of 40 minutes and 3 seconds. Only 6 men finished ahead of Emma, including the overall winner, Olympian, Roberto Pavoni.

Mark Metcalfe swam in the male 1.5km race, an event again won by Roberto Pavoni. Mark finished 2nd in the 40-44 year age group, and 15th overall, in a time of 21 minutes and 52 seconds.

These are fantastic achievements and the Club sends a huge ‘well done’ to both swimmers!