Halton Swimmer Anthony Wawrzyniak Triumphs with 13 Gold Medals at Cheshire Championships
The Cheshire Championships concluded over a thrilling final weekend, marking an extraordinary three-week period for Halton's Anthony Wawrzyniak. He emerged as the undisputed age group winner, amassing a staggering total of 13 gold medals. Across 22 individual events, including nine finals, Wawrzyniak achieved 21 personal bests, securing 20 first-place finishes and two second places in the heats.
Supporting Cast Shines in Medal Haul
Wawrzyniak received strong support from teammates, with Jacob Agate adding a silver and a bronze to his collection. In the 50m Freestyle, Meg MacAllister claimed silver, while Freya Karaski earned bronze. Wirral Metro's Abbie Roscoe, showing no fatigue from her recent European trip, contributed two golds and a silver. Hope Birley-Brown secured another three golds, and multiple medals were picked up by Ben Stephenson, Ava Halliwell, Harper Aspinall, Vivien Wilkinson, Petra Varga, and Lauren Berry. Additional highlights included Lily Horton taking silver in the 50m Backstroke and Francesca Rick winning bronze in the 400m Individual Medley.
Local Clubs Celebrate Success Across Age Groups
Bebington's Sophie Hewlett continued her impressive form, securing three silvers and two bronzes. Grace Ebbrell and Andrew Dobbing increased their medal collections with bronze finishes. Hoylake swimmers also made their mark, with Clark Furnival earning bronze in the 100m Freestyle and 200m Backstroke, and Lydia Sach securing bronze in the 50m Freestyle.
Lancashire Championships Yield More Victories for Liverpool Area
The concluding weekend of the Lancashire Championships saw City of Liverpool's Matilda Bristow excel, picking up four golds and two bronze medals, all in personal best times. Club colleague Rose Nickson added three golds, a silver, and a bronze to her collection. Other notable performances included a gold and silver for George Pearce, two silvers for Kerry Hennie, and silvers for Myles Best and Tilly Stevens. Sophie Dowding earned bronze in the 1500m Freestyle with a personal best.
Everton and Crosby Swimmers Showcase Talent
Everton was well-represented, with Dylan Harte claiming three golds and two silvers. James Grant achieved six personal bests, resulting in two golds and a bronze. Ethan Dwyer added a gold, two silvers, and a bronze to his haul. Dominic Workman, Anthony Welsh, Marcus Cheung, Martha Sumnall, Tess Coles, and William Stamper also secured medals. Fresh from success in Luxembourg, Crosby's Ethan Kelly took gold in the 400m Individual Medley, while Eva Smith and Dylan Gregory each won a silver and bronze. Silver medals went to Ella Lambert, Ffion Sinnott, and Kate Roberts, with bronzes for Edie Leung, Harry Colley, Kianna Hui, Oliver Schorah, Ollie Lambert, and Riley Powell.
Southport and Liverpool Penguins Add to Medal Tally
Finlay Byrne led the Southport team with three golds and a silver, supported by Mia Robinson, Ella Jenkins-Breen, brother Callum Byrne, Kitty Dyson, and Ophelia Farnworth. Liverpool Penguins' Albion Dobrushi continued his impressive run, achieving five personal bests to claim three golds and a silver. Prescot's Ella Hewett won gold in the 50m Butterfly, with Izzy Carter taking silver and club colleague Chloe Stewart earning silver in the 100m Breaststroke.
St Helens and Bootle Swimmers Round Out Successes
Bridgefield's Niko Dorsz impressed with four personal bests, resulting in four golds. Teammates Zachery Patino, James Graham, and Poppy Read each picked up a silver. St Helens' Rose Terry achieved three personal bests to take home a gold and a silver, while Lilly Walters added a gold and two bronzes. Bootle & North Liverpool's Harry Porthero had a successful weekend, securing a gold and three silvers.
This event highlights the depth of talent in local swimming, with athletes across Halton, Wirral, Liverpool, and surrounding areas delivering outstanding performances and setting numerous personal bests.
