Timothy Tunks won the Bronze Medal in the 11yrs 50m Breaststroke at the Metro South West Area Open & Age Short Course Championships on the weekend while the club had finalists in 8 other events.

On Sunday morning, swimming in lane 7, Tim took over almost a second off his PB to not only win his first Area Championship medal, but also qualify for his first State Age Short Course Championships in the process. Earlier in the meet on Saturday morning, Brittany Johnson was a finalist in of her events, with new personal best times in all three of them. Meanwhile, Peter Johnston was also a finalist in all five of the events he contested over the weekend.

Besides the medal and finalist ribbons, 11 new personal best times were swum at the meet with every swimmer swimming at least one new personal best time. The swimmer's results are pleasing in light of the short preparation leading into the meet. Due to the closure of Merrylands, Wentworthville and Guildford pools for maintenance, most swimmers have only been back in the water for the last two weeks after a three week break.

Finalist Summary:

Timothy Tunks
11yrs 50m Breaststroke (Bronze)
Brittany Johnson
17yrs & Over 50m Freestyle (9th)
Open 400m Freestyle (9th)
Open 200m Individual Medley (6th)
Peter Johnston
17yrs & Over 50m Freestyle (6th)
17yrs & Over 50m Breaststroke (5th)
Open 50m Breaststroke (8th)
Open 100m Breaststroke (4th)
Open 200m Breaststroke (10th)

The swimmers who swam PBs were:

Hayley Baker
50m Breaststroke
50m Butterfly
Charlotte Neill
50m Freestyle
50m Backstroke
50m Butterfly
100m Individual Medley
Timothy Tunks
50m Breaststroke
Stephanie Hindle
100m Individual Medley
Brittany Johnson
50m Freestyle
400m Freestyle
200m Individual Medley
Peter Johnston
50m Freestyle

Congratulations to all 6 swimmers on their performances. Overall our club finished in 20th position on 135 points. Our male team finished in 19th place on 102 points, with our female team finishing in 20th with 33 points.

Medal Tally

Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1

See Also
  • 2010 Metro South West Area Open & Age Short Course Championships - Team



  • Timothy Tunks - 2010 Metro South West Short Course Championship Medallist
    Bronze Medallist
    Timothy Tunks won his first Area Championship Medal, finishing 3rd in the 50m Breaststroke.
    Club Representative
Hayley Baker swims in the 9yrs & Under 50m Backstroke Championship on Day 1 of the 2010 Metro South West Area Open & Age Short Course Championships at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre on Saturday, 7th August, 2010. The Championships were the first that Hayley has qualified for.
    Club Representative
    Hayley Baker swims in the 9yrs & Under 50m Backstroke Championship on Day 1 of the 2010 Metro South West Area Open & Age Short Course Championships at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre on Saturday, 7th August, 2010. The Championships were the first that Hayley has qualified for.