Aycliffe swimmer Hannah Featherstone took part in the British Swimming National Championships competing in the 17/18 age group  on 26th July to the 30th July. She had qualified for six events but there was a degree of apprehension as we had so little time to prepare for all the events as our focus had been 200 and 100 FS in Hungary. We need not have worried as the success in Europe provided a massive lift. Her first event was the 200 FS where she did a PB in both the heat and again in the final taking the bronze medal in a time of 2: 01; 54. She made the final in the 100 and 200 Back and the 50 FS in new best times. The 100 FS was a hard fought race with Hannah going 56:51 in a new best time to take fourth place missing the medal by 1/100th of a second Her last event was the 200 Individual Medley and this turned out to be her most impressive swim of the meet taking the fifth place in a new best time of 2: 16: 54. A perfect end to a very busy and rewarding year for Hannah. Thanks to everyone for their help and support.