Six local swimmers win 12 medals at Swim Ulster Open Disability Swimming Championship

Six local swimmers from the Foyle Inclusive Swimming Club, Foyle Down Syndrome Trust, won a total of 12 medals at the Swim Ulster Open Disability Swimming Championship held in Newry on Sat 6th May.

Declan Feeney from Claudy had an outstanding gala winning three gold medals in the 25 metre freestyle, Breast stroke and butterfly events. Medals were also won by Liam Craig who lifted a gold and a silver, Brendan Lavery who won two bronze in the breast stroke events and there were also outstanding performances from Laura Duddy.

There were excellent performances as well from the two youngest members of the team Benjamin Thompson and Tori McNeill who lifted a total of 4 medals, two gold and two bronze between them in the freestyle events.

Joe O Labhrai, Club Secretary, congratulated the swimmers on their performances said: ”I am delighted with the success of all our swimmers and I would like to thank all our coaches who work so hard at the weekly training sessions.”

Joe also said he would like to appeal for new coaches to help out at the club and build on this success. Gerry Craig can be contacted at the weekly training session held at the City Baths, William Street every Thursday at 8pm.