Swimming Success

Wisbech swimmer Lucy Ryan wins silver at Singapore event

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A swimmer has claimed international success.

Lucy Ryan, from Wisbech, earned three silver medals at the World Aquatics Masters Championships in Singapore, held from August 7 to 14.

Competing in the 50-54 age group, Ms Ryan raced in the 50m, 100m, and 200m breaststroke events, achieving personal best times in each and setting two new East Region records.

Ms Ryan said: "It was such an incredible experience to travel to Singapore with my family and take part in the highest level of swimming competition available globally for Masters athletes.

Lucy Ryan Lucy Ryan (Image: Supplied) "It was really inspiring to be surrounded by adults from all over the world, who also love swimming, and are striving to improve their performances and get faster despite aging.

"Areas such as nutrition, and strength and conditioning, as well as technical improvements in swimming, mean we can always look to improve.

"It was great for all the hard work to pay off and I was really happy with my swimming.

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"I was also really happy to enjoy and make the most of the experience of racing and travelling to this incredible part of the world.

"The food was amazing."

Wisbech swimmer Lucy Ryan wins three silver medals at World Aquatics Masters Championships Wisbech swimmer Lucy Ryan wins three silver medals at World Aquatics Masters Championships (Image: Supplied) A member of Wisbech Swimming Club for more than 20 years, Ms Ryan trains regularly with the senior squad and also runs Grange Farm Swim School in Emneth.

The swim school serves around 1,000 people each week across its two pools, including more than 400 swim school members.

Lisa Bishop, chair of Wisbech Swimming Club, described Ms Ryan as "an inspiration to swimmers of all ages" and praised her dedication and success.

Anyone interested in building confidence in the water or improving their swimming skills can contact Ms Bishop at wisbechsc.clubchair@gmail.com or visit www.grangefarmswimschool.co.uk for more information.


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