Gloucester and Somerset Masters Championships – 2011

A team of six Stroud Masters competed at the annual Gloucester and Somerset Masters Championships held at Horfield Leisure Centre in Bristol.

Jessica Wooddisse, Nikki Gaunt, Richard Long, Mark Partridge, Lorraine Savager, Emma Gardner

First off the blocks was Loughborough University student Emma Gardner who took gold in the 200 metres breaststroke. She later won the 100 metre event and took away silver in the 200 metres freestyle. Also competing in this event was Lorraine Savagar who swam to second place in a personal best time. Lorraine gained three further silver medals in the shorter backstroke, butterfly and freestyle events. Swimming in her first gala, Nikki Gaunt swam well to gain three personal best times taking two golds and a silver. The final member of the ladies team, Jessica Wooddisse, won four gold medals in her age group. Following her lead Mark Partridge took four golds and achieved a personal best time in the 200 metres individual medley. Returning to competition after a break Richard Long gained three personal best times to take a silver and two bronze medals. Richard, Mark, Emma and Nikki completed the day with a mixed relay and won their age group. It was a successful event for the team who earned a total 12 gold, 7 silver and 2 bronze individual medals.

Swimmer EventTimePosition
Emma Gardner  200 brst2:57.551
200 F/S2:25.452
100 brst1:22.711
Lorraine Savagar 50 back48.492
100 F/S1:20.412
200 F/S2:55.532 (PB)
50 fly42.582
Nikki Gaunt50 brst48.422 (PB)
100 brst1:49.161 (PB)
50 F/S37.911 (PB)
Jessica Wooddisse200 IM2:43.121
50 brst43.641
200 F/S2:19.711
50 fly35.331
Richard Long 50 back44.812 (PB)
100 IM1:34.753 (PB)
50 F/S34.543 (PB)
Mark Partridge  200 IM2:41.481 (PB)
50 brst34.431
100 back1:16.871
50 F/S28.301st