A successful weekend for Swansea University's swimming team
Swansea University’s high-performance swimming team made a splash at the Long Course BUCS Swimming Championships in Sheffield this weekend, securing an impressive 4th place overall and earning 82 BUCS points across the competition!
Leading the charge was sports scholar and para swimmer Dylan Broom, who delivered a phenomenal performance, claiming three gold medals and earning the prestigious title of ‘Athlete of the Weekend’.
Dylan also set a new BUCS record in the S14 100m Freestyle, clocking an outstanding time of 55.80 seconds – a remarkable achievement that cements his dominance in the pool.
This latest success follows Dylan’s incredible showing at the Short-Course BUCS Championships in November, where he won four gold medals, broke three records, and was named Top Para Swimming Performer of the Weekend.
Medal Highlights
A huge congratulations to all our athletes who brought home medals, showcasing Swansea’s strength in the pool!
Dylan Broom – Athlete of the Weekend & BUCS Record Breaker!
- 1st 200m Freestyle – 2:03.64
- 1st 200m IM – 2:20.79
- 1st 100m Freestyle – 55.80 (NEW BUCS RECORD!)
Panayiotis Panaretos
- 3rd 50m Breaststroke – 28.25
- 3rd 100m Breaststroke – 1:02.57
Emily Forwood
- 3rd 1500m Freestyle – 17:15.72
We are incredibly proud of Dylan and the entire Swansea University team for their dedication and outstanding performances. A special thank you to Hayley Baker, our high-performance swimming coach, for her continued hard work and support in guiding our athletes to success.
Congratulations to all!
Find out more about our swimming programme: www.swansea.ac.uk/sport/swimming