Battle Abbey Prep School relay team - 5th fastest in the country!

The BAS swim team arrived at the prestigious Pond Forge International Sports Centre Sheffield having qualified for the national final earlier this year. Lead by team captain Frederica (Year 7), the team also included Elodie, Phoebe, Felix all in Year 5 and ‘swimming up’ as most of the competition were Year 6 or above.

The heats went very well and the team secured themselves a spot in the final. After a short break to compose themselves the final began, with lots of excitement and just a few nerves. The team were determined to rise to the occasion and in what was a very fast, competitive heat (that saw the ESSA Freestyle record being broken) the team fought hard all the way resulting in an impressive 5th place finish.

Swim teacher Miss Govan said; ‘The school and parents alike are extremely proud of these four swimmers, most of whom were competing in a national final for the second weekend in a row. The parents and families need a special mention as they have supported this team right from the start of their journey back in March, through to the final in June. They were also the loudest, cheering the team on through every round of this competition.’

July 2024