Dunstable Swimming Club had a strong showing at the recent Eastern Region Championships, held at the UAE Norwich 50m pool. DSC had 8 swimmers competing, all of whom had met the high qualification standard. All of the swimmers managed to achieve personal best times (PB's) including Emily Ridout, who achieved a qualification time for the National Championships, being held in Sheffield in the summer.

"Emily is the first Dunstable swimmer to have qualified for the national championships in 8 years and is a fantastic achievment for her and the club" said Rosemary Currell, DSC Chairperson.

Results of the Regional Championships below (times in brackets are the short course (25m) conversion):

Mens Open 50m free

Matthew Ridout            26.44 (25.6)  pb

Ryan Currell                 26.91 (26.1)  pb

Joe Geraerts                27.47 (26.6)  pb

Philip Smith                  27.76 (26.9)  pb

Womens Open 50m free

Emily Ridout                 28.94 (28.2)  pb  NQT

Laura Condon              29.66 (28.9 ) pb

Lucy Breeden               30.32 (29.6)  pb

Womens Open 50m back

Emily Ridout                34.28 (33.6)  pb

Womens Open 200m free

Laura Condon             2:22.03 (2:19.15) pb

Mens Open 200m free

Joe Geraerts                2:16.29 (2:12.9)

Mens open 100m free

Ryan Currell                 58.45(57.7)

Philip Smith                  1:00.48 ( 59.0)  pb

Joe Geraerts                1:00.75 ( 59.3)

Womens open 100m free

Emily Ridout                 1:03.82 (1:02.5)  pb

Laura Condon              1:04.53 (1:03.2)