Southend Swimming Club hosted their annual meet with clubs from all over the country joining the seasiders for this popular gala.

The standard of the meet continues to improve with 20 new event best times being set this year.

Jenni Lawton set two new event best times for the host club in winning the 15-years 100 and 200m freestyle. She was also first in the 100m butterfly.

Sarah Raven, swimming in the open age group, improved her own event best time in winning the 100m free. She added a first in the 100m back and second in the 200m free.

Brindley Piper swam personal bests to win the 100m breaststroke and backstroke in the 13 years age group.

Published Friday, May 2, 2003

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