British Gas Great Swim Series - Salford 2011

Geoff Twinning and Richard Searle braved the chilly waters of Salford Quays on Sunday 15th May to take part in round one of the British Gas 2011 ‘Great Swim Series’.

Approx 2000 swimmers signed up for the event, but the 14.4oC water temperature may have put some off on the day!  Overall 1239 swimmers finished the 1 mile (1609 metres) course, with approx 250 swimmers starting in each wave.  Geoff: 20.18 (9th overall) 8th in the 34 and under age group. Richard: 22.13 (27th overall) 2nd in age 45-49 yr age group