Matthew Bradley and Hannah Featherstone competed in the ASA National Short Course Meet at Sheffield 17th to 20th December. Following their outstanding results at the Regional Championships earlier in the month great things were expected of them. It was a real test for both of them as many of the athletes competing were of Olympic standard.
Matthew was the first swimmer up for Sedgefield putting in a great performance in the heat of the 100 Breast Stroke, unfortunately he pulled a muscle and following medical advice had to pull out of all of his swims.
Hannah competed in the 100 Backstroke and the 100 FS and the 50 FS and 200 FS. Three of her swims were on her best ever times but it was in the 200 FS that it all came together. She posted a time of 1:59 which gave her third place in the B Final. This is the fastest time for a female athlete in the history of Sedgefield 75 Swimming Club. A truly great performance to finish the year.