Founded in 1869

Maryon Wilson 2008

Last updated 20 November 2008

On Thursday 20 November 2008 the Maryon-Wilson Swimming Race was again held at the Eric Liddell Centre, Eltham.  Two lengths of the 25 metres pool is more than enough for most... One more than last year (including three new swimmers) which made eight, so we had four heats of two.

H/cap 1 Darryl Hilliar 30.53 31 +0.47 1 2 Simon White 31.26 31 -0.26 4 3 Adrian Stocks 34.66 33 -1.66 6 4 Deniz Mehmed 41.06 37 -4.06 7 5 Ian Swatton 43.45 42 -1.45 5 6 Anne Cillia 45.56 46 +0.44 2 7 Mike Gasson 46.71 42 -4.71 8 8 Terri Shotton 51.89 52 +0.11 3 Mass dive after the competition was over... Anne shows how it should be done... Hold it in... Winners all - Adrian (3rd ), Anne (1st Lady & 2nd h/cap), Darryl (1st & 1st h/cap), Terri (2nd Lady & 3rd h/cap) and Simon (2nd)

 

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!