Objects of Substance - Fifty metre Freestyle Trophy

anticipation and the significance of the moment. In less than 30 seconds come the cheers, the euphoria, and the adrenaline burnout. The joy on the competitors’ faces at the end of that special event shows how much they love to race. They may be out of breath, exhausted from a full day of racing, but they emerge from the water smiling, spontaneously ready to congratulate the winner and celebrate the swimming sisterhood.

Jane Martel (1992) Head of Subject – Health and Physical Education Curriculum Development Co-ordinator of Tennis

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Aoife Bedggood (11O) – in the 2022 Open 50m Freestyle Championship Final