PETER MORRIS proved he can still mix it with the best.
Bracknell and Wokingham Swimming Club’s (BWSC) former Olympian recently added his name to the history books when setting a new British Masters record in the 55-59 age group 200metre butterfly, where he clocked 2:33.09.
More impressively for Morris, who finished fourth when competing in the 1980 Moscow Olympics, was the fact he set the fastest time in the category in his own back yard.
The 55-year-old was one of the first to swim for the club under then chairman Eddie Lynne during its inception back in 1978.
Lynne remains involved in the sport to this day, some 38 years later, and would watch on in his officiating role as protege Morris broke the existing record.
His latest success became the 14th British record set in a Bracknell pool.
Other notable achievements at the 21st Masters Competition, which was held on March 5 and is one of the first meets of the swimming year, saw Adrian Sureshkumar finish just 0.01 of a second shy of his Personal Best (PB) in the 100m freestyle.
While Claire Charlton set new PBs in both the 50 and 100m freestyle, which can only offer encouragement given the European Masters are only two months away.
Top club on the day was Teddington.
Having racked up a number of podium finishes between them, meanwhile, saw Terry Wright and Karen Leftley named BWSC’s top male and female.
The medal count for the club was also an impressive one, with members getting their hands on no fewer than 15 gold, 15 silver and 18 bronzes in the individual competitions.
Four further golds, three silver and three bronze medals were also picked up in the relay events.
