On Friday 18 November 2005 the Maryon-Wilson Swimming Race
was again held at West Wickham Baths. Two lengths or
66 metres means hard work and no breather! A turnout of 14
swimmers and lots of spectators saw Nick Bunclark win, yet again (yawn, yawn!),
in the even faster
time this year of 37.88
seconds. The handicap this year went to Michelle Fewster, only 12 years
old she swam 46.41 and was the 6th fastest of the night!
In 1893 Sir Spencer Maryon-Wilson presented the
trophy to the Club for the encouragement of swimming. For last couple of
years the event has been held at West Wickham baths over two lengths. As well as the scratch race there is a
handicap event. All members are
encouraged to take part; any style, change of stoke allowed - you don't
even have to dive in!
No, this was not the race - just a bit of fun at the
end...
