Brandon has been going to Basildon and Phoenix Swimming Club for about a year now and tonight he participated in his first club championship gala. We was a bit unsure about what to expect as he had never done a gala, so he only entered the 50m freestyle and the 50m backstroke to see how he would get on.
He did absolutely amazing and smashed his 50m freestyle race winning it comfortably. He was awarded the gold medal for the 7 year olds and is now the club champion. He went on to perform equally as well in the back stroke where he was pulled along by older kids that were put in his race. Unfortunately on the backstroke we found out they are very strict on how you finish the distance and because Brandon turned as he hit the wall he was disqualified. Apparently you have to be laying on your back not turning forward at the point you touch the wall. So we were a little disappointed with that as his time would have been good enough for 1st or 2nd in the 7 year olds again and potentially a double club champion. We didn't dwell on the backstroke much though as he has learnt from this mistake and won't do it again.
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| Brandon sets himself up on the diving board ready for the 50m freestyle. |
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| Proud to see Brandon's name up there as 7 year old club champion winning by over 2 seconds. |
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| Brandon proudly showing his gold medal from his first gala. |
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