MEMBERS of a swimming club are celebrating after a record-breaking year in competition.
Forty five members of Bromsgrove Swimming Club (BSC) qualified for this year’s Worcestershire County Championships, up from 25 the previous year.
Athletes reached 62 finals and secured 11 gold, five silver, and eight bronze medals, along with eight junior and three senior medals.
Morgan King, head coach, said: "To increase our qualifiers from 25 to 45 in just a year shows the dedication, consistency and determination of our swimmers.
"Achieving an 81 per cent personal best rate at a championship meet is exceptional.
"Every swimmer who competed should be incredibly proud of themselves – they represented the club with pride and professionalism."
Sam McDonald was named junior county champion, while Luke Jones broke the club record in the 100m breaststroke to win the senior title.
Darcey Hackett delivered a standout performance, breaking the county records in the 13-year-old 50m freestyle and 50m butterfly events.
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