In addition to the fantastic squad performance, a number of swimmers are worthy of special mention. In becoming national champion in the 15/16 years 100 fly, Izzy Grant (15) also broke the British record for the age group, which was particularly impressive given that she is still in the younger half of the age group. Her swim also secured the Yorkshire senior and junior records for the distance, and her 50 split was also a Yorkshire junior record for the 50 fly. Nick Grainger's (18) increasingly strong performances over the season culminated in a treble of individual national titles in the 17/18 age group in the 200. 400 and 1500 free, and he also was part of a youth quartet in the 4 X 200 free team that secured gold in the open men's final (Matt Johnson (18), Joe Faulkner (18), Luke Smith (16), Nick Grainger (18)). Lewis Coleman (21) broke the Yorkshire record for the 200 IM again on the way to winning gold, just missing out on breaking the 2 minute barrier. He also won the open individual 200 free. Finally, Matt Johnson (18) is still in hard training for the World Junior Championships at the end of August but still managed to win an individual medal of each colour. He will be part of very talented team of 14 to travel to Dubai – good luck Matt!
Head Coach, Russ Barber said, "I'd just like to say a big well done to all of our swimmers at the Nationals. It was a tough week, but the swimmers raced really well, and showed their class every day, with many pbs. A special mention to the swimmers who won medals, and helped us to the Top of the medal table.
"It is a testament to the hard work, belief and discipline over a long period of time from the whole team of swimmers, coaches, parents, club, Council and SIV.
"It has been a really hard year for the program, but finishing top of the medal table is very rewarding, and something to be extremely proud of. It also shows that we have huge strength, depth and quality, and the future is looking very bright indeed.
Congratulations to all concerned"
For full results, go to: http://www.swimmingresults.org.uk/swimming/results/2013/asayouth13/index.php
Medallists
Gold
Izzy Grant (15) 100 fly
Matt Johnson (18) 400 IM
Nick Grainger (18) 200 free, 400 free, 1500 free
Becky Turner (21) 100 free
Braxston Timm (21) 100 fly
Lewis Coleman (21) 200 free, 200 IM
Mens' 4 x 200 free team
(Matt Johnson, Joe Faulkner, Luke Smith, Nick Grainger)
Silver
Matt Johnson (18) 200 fly
Gareth Mills (20) 1500 free
Becky Turner (21) 200 free
Braxston Timm (21) 100 free
Lewis Coleman (21) 200 breast
Tom Sunter (21) 400 free
Bronze
Izzy Grant (15) 200 fly
Matt Johnson (18) 200 back
Gareth Mills (20) 400 free
Becky Turner (21) 50 free
Braxston Timm (21) 200 free
Tom Sunter (21) 200 free
Other finalists
4th
Nick Grainger (18) 400 IM
5th
Joe Faulkner (18) 1500 free
Gareth Mills (20) 200 free
Becky Turner (21) 400 free
6th
Tom Sunter (21) 200 free
7th
Joe Faulkner (18) 400 free
9th
Tom Sunter (21) 200 fly
Other COSSS competitors
Antonia Heseltine (15) 200 fly, 800 free
Mollie Wood 400 free, 400 IM
Blake Bennett (15) 100 fly, 200 fly
Cian Senior (15) 100, 200 breast, 200 IM
Jenny Knowles (16) 100, 200, 400 free
Luke Smith (16) 200, 400 free
Alex Lenthall (17) 400 free
Mbeh Tanji (19) 50, 100 breast
Dan Evans (20) 50, 100, 200 breast
Gareth Mills (20) 100 free, 200 fly
Lewis Coleman (21) 100 free
Alistair Crawford (29) 50 fly, 50 free
Mens' 4 X 100 medley team
(Joe Faulkner, Nick Grainger, Matt Johnson, Luke Smith)