Lauren (and Richard) in the action again

The British Gas Great East swim held this weekend at Alton Water, Suffolk boasted a truly international field, amongst some 1500 competitors.

Representing LSC were two of our open water specialists:
16 year old Lauren Parsons (International squad) placed 14th in the 1 mile elite open race moments away from World champion and olympic silver medallist Keri-Anne Payne of the GB team.

Our top triathlete Richard Stannard(Internation squad) placed 12th in a strong field and only seconds adrift from Ross Davenport and Dave Carry of the GB team.

Lauren will be swimming for the club with a few more of her team mates this weekend at the K2.

SER Open water Champion Lauren Parsons

Here's Lauren Parsons with her age group and senior awards for winning the 1500m Open water SE Region championship 2009.



Sid Howes was runner up in the 3k open water SE Region champs on the same day. He completed the swim in just over 36 Minutes, a great result especially as it was his first open water event. Sid wore one of his brother Alfie's old GB suits for the event.





The official results and info are to be found at http://www.southeastswimming.org/openwater/



The two swimmers are pictured shortly after the events. What a great set of results for them and LSC! Well done both of you.