Swimming club makes history with impressive medal haul
Ripley Swimming Club (RASCALS) made history at the Derbyshire Masters County Championships, securing an outstanding 15 medals.
Competing at the event for the first time, the newly-formed squad delivered an exceptional performance, claiming six golds, five silvers and four bronze medals.
The team’s success marks a significant milestone in the club’s development and highlights the strength of its growing Masters programme, a club spokesperson said.
The squad, formed just weeks ago, has already demonstrated remarkable dedication and team spirit. Their camaraderie was particularly evident during the freestyle relay, where they powered their way to a bronze medal finish.
The team is led by Amy Roberts, a Swim England Coach of the Year nominee, whose expertise and leadership have been instrumental in the squad’s rapid progress.
Amy said: “A brilliant day of racing from the newly formed squad which was only formed a couple go weeks ago. Plenty of PB’s and medals won from all swimmers. This is only the beginning of what these swimmers can achieve.”
This impressive debut not only delivered a strong medal tally but also saw Ripley swimmers crowned county champions at their first open meet together. With early success and expert coaching in place, the future looks extremely promising for Ripley’s Masters squad.