Milne's a medal marvel (From Basingstoke Gazette)

Milne's a medal marvel

1:00pm Wednesday 8th July 2009 in Sport By John Boyman

BASINGSTOKE Bluefins swimmers picked up nine medals at the South East Regional Championships.

Adam Milne, Oliver Waldram and Elizabeth Neale all claimed podium positions during the championships, with 11-year-old Milne winning six medals.

The youngster won gold in the 100m freestyle, silver in the 200m freestyle and 200m backstroke and bronze in the 200m individual medley, 400m freestyle and 100m backstroke.

Waldram also claimed a gold, winning the 800m freestyle, while finishing second in the 200m freestyle. Neale won bronze in the 100m backstroke.

In addition to this, Milne has also recorded national qualifying times in nine events: the 100m freestyle, 200m freestyle, 400m freestyle, 100m backstroke, 200m backstroke, 100m butterfly, 200m butterfly, 200m individual medley and 400m individual medley.

Neale will also compete in the national championships, taking part in the 200m backstroke, while another member of the club, Hannah Parker, will swim the 100m butterfly.

Milne is currently looking for sponsors to help fund his trip to the nationals, which will take place in Sheffield over five days. Anyone interested in helping should contact the club at admin@swimbluefins.org or telephone the office on 01256 351921.