Ely Barracudas Dominates Cambridge Spring Open with 91 Medals

The Cambridge Spring Open Swim Meet held over the weekend of 23rd and 24th March was a resounding success.

Team Ely emerged as a dominant force, clinching an impressive total of 91 medals, 190 personal best and 11 regional times from the team of 48 swimmers.

Among the notable athletes, the Clarke Siblings, 14 year old Megan, 12 year old Will and 10 year old James, distinguished themselves by securing an impressive total of 28 medals collectively. Additionally 10 year old Peony Jackson emerged as a force to be reckoned with, clinching an astounding 14 medals, 13 of which were gold.

City of Ely also had several young swimmers who consistently excelled in their respective events, winning their first open meet medals were 10 year old Zachary Woods, Norah Daniels and 9 year old Edward Gates. 11 year old Maisie Llang highlighted her exceptional skill within the 50 and 100 metre Butterfly races securing silvers in both.

All of the swimmers achievements not only reflect the individuals abilities but also highlight the efforts of coaches, parents and supporters who play a vital role in their journey towards excellence.

Full results for the team were: 

Peony Jackson (13 Gold, 1 Silver), Will Clarke (3 Gold, 5 Silver, 4 Bronze), James Clarke (8 Gold, 3 Silver), Megan Clarke (1 Gold, 4 Bronze), Zoe Thompson (4 Gold, 3 Silver, 1 Bronze), Annabelle Smith (3 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bronze), Dexter Davey (3 Gold, 1 Silver, 2 Bronze), Erin-Mae Carey (2 Silver, 2 Bronze), Finn Taylor (2 Silver, 2 Bronze), Tia Hill (1 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze), Matthew Chadwick (1 Gold, 1 Bronze), Maisie Llang (2 Silver), Alex Pashley (1 Silver, 1 Bronze), Daniel Kendall (1 Gold, 1 Silver), Zachery Woods (1 Silver), Gabriel Kim (1 Silver), Josh Black (1 Gold), Lauren Turnock (1 Bronze), Edward Gates (1 Silver), Felicity Gates (1 Bronze), Isabelle Clasby (1 Silver), Norah Daniels (1 Bronze), Stephanie Lakinger (1 Silver).

The rest of the team securing personal best times were: Shea O’Brien, Phil Trelford, Beatrice Cassandro, Florence Law, Eryn Pashley, Isabelle Stevens, Georgia Knoop, Mia Mansfield, Olivia D’Souza, Madeleine Pillow, Chloe Gardner, Gemma Gardner, Isobel Whittaker, Keira Mavin, Jacob Hipkin, Isabella Pillow, Lola Carey, Lily Alston, Isabella Beardmore, Flora Wilson, Rosa Hague, Jake Dunham, Xanthe Rowe, Henry Langley and Imogen Ryan.

Press release from City of Ely Amateur Swimming Club