Mansfield Swimming Club Makes a Splash at Robin Hood Open Meet

This past weekend marked a thrilling start to the competitive season for Mansfield Swimming Club as 28 of our swimmers took to the water at the prestigious Robin Hood Open Meet, held at Ponds Forge and hosted by Sherwood Colliery Swimming Club. The energy was electric, the performances inspiring, and the results nothing short of outstanding.

Performance Highlights

164 swims completed
118 personal bests achieved with every swimmer contributing!
60 medals won across all age groups
22 golds, 19 silvers, 19 bronzes
Top Male Award

Medal Moments

Here’s a snapshot of some standout performances from our medallists:

Jess (15) – 1 Silver & 1 bronze
Max (12) – 1 gold, 2 silver & 1 bronze
Frank (10) – 4 gold, 2 silver & 3 bronze
Isla (14) – 2 silver & 3 bronze
Noah (10) – 5 silver
Liam (14) – 1 gold, 1 silver & 3 bronze
Layla (11) – 2 gold
Fox (9) – 8 gold & 1 silver
Kiera (16 and over) – 1 Silver & 1 bronze
Riley (15) – 3 bronze
Lily Rose (9) – 1 Bronze
Katy (16 and over) – 2 silver
Harry (10) – 6 golds, 1 silver & 4 bronze
Jack (11) – 1 gold & 1 silver

All other swimmers achieved personal bests, many in new events, showing the depth of talent across the club. Well done to Abigail, Alex, Amelia, Charlotte, Chloe, Clarke, Georgie, Jacob and Jacob, Lyra, Max, Nyla, Sophie and Thea.

It is also worth noting that had there been an official dance competition on poolside we would certainly have had a number of medallists across our team!

Top Performer Rankings and Club Triumphs

The Robin Hood Open Meet also featured a fiercely contested Top Male and Female competition, where swimmers earned points based on their finishing positions across all events.

Mansfield shone brightly in this arena too. Harry dominated the Top Male rankings, medalling in all four strokes and the individual medley. Frank and Noah both secured spots in the top 10, showcasing their consistency and versatility across the full programme of events. Liam also landed in a strong 11th place finish.

Fox delivered a sensational performance, storming to second place overall, missing the top spot in Top Female by just a single position point! Fox also broke 7 long course club records which speaks volumes about her incredible talent. Isla also made her mark, claiming 20th place among a highly competitive field.

In the Top Visiting Club standings, Mansfield Swimming Club punched well above its weight, finishing 4th out of 20 clubs. This achievement is especially impressive given the smaller squad size compared to many of the other teams. It’s a clear reflection of the quality, spirit and determination that runs through every lane of our club.