By Annie Reynolds

Excitement and anticipation was in the air last weekend when the newly re-formed Mossman Meteors Swimming Club competed at the Mareeba Spring Carnival.

This group of swimmers were the first to represent the Douglas Shire in swimming at a regional level in seven years. The focus of the day was on team spirit, having a go and putting into practice all the techniques learnt since training began in late August.

Seventeen athletes made their splash in the biggest carnival of the year, which attracted 227 competitors from 13 Far Northern Clubs. All swimmers competed exceptionally well to pick up ribbons and medals, or set their first personal best (PB) times.

Overall the club achieved eight 1st, four 2nd, and seven 3rd places in age groups from eight years and under to 14 years. Coach Ben Eagle, a former Meteor and ex National Australian Team Swimmer, said “I am impressed with the performance and effort shown by everyone who took part today.”

Since coming back on the scene, the Meteors have received overwhelming support from the FNQ swimming community. A welcoming reception was given by all the other teams at Mareeba, who expressed how pleased they were to see the once successful club return to competition.

The Mossman Meteors are calling on any young swimmers to come along and join for fun, fitness and friendship. Training sessions with Will Swim and Tri are held at QT fitness centre pool. 

Please contact Chrissy or Annie for more information meteorsswimclub@gmail.com

RESULTS:

• Marlon Bellero - set 3 PBs and placed 1st in the boys 8 & under 25m freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke
• Saskia Booth - set 2PB times and came 2nd in the girls 8 & under 25m freestyle
• Alex Brown - set 7 PBs
• Emma Brown - set 3 PBs and was 3rd in the 9yr old girls 100m freestyle and breaststroke
• Tom Gall - set 2 PBs
• Audrey Gaske - set 5 PBs and placed 1st in the 8yr old girls 100m Breaststroke and 2nd in 100m freestyle
• August Gaske - set 4 PBs
• Courtney Geddes - set 2 PBs
• Brooke Harold - 3 PBs and came 3rd in the girls 8 & under 25m Breaststroke
• Keely Harold - set 3 PBs
• Hannah Jacobsen - set 3 PBs and placed 2nd in the girls 8 & under 25m Backstroke
• Rosa Johnson - set 4 PBs and was 3rd in the 10yr old girls 50m Backstroke
• Sophie Knight - set 7 PBs and came 3rd in the 11yr old girls 50m Breaststroke
• Matilda Muller - set 3 PBs and came 1st in the girls 8 & under 25m Freestyle race
• Jonte Revell - set 3 PBs and was 1st in the 10yr old boys 100m Butterfly
• Kalani Revell - set 3 PBs and was 1st in the 14yr old girls 100m Butterly
• Gus Reynolds- placed 1st in the 10yr old boys 100m Breaststroke, 2nd in the 50m Butterfly and came 3rd in the 50m Breaststroke and 50m Backstroke