Spa youngsters go to great widths

For many of the swimmers, aged between seven and nine, this was their first experience of competition and they rose to the occasion magnificently.

In addition to trophies and medals for first, second and third, chocolate-filled selection boxes were handed out to all those who took part.

Sophie Woodland and Oliver Nunn picked up the Warwick Trophy for winning the medley race.

Meanwhile, Leamington swimmers built on their successful start to the winter season, setting 34 personal bests at a 200/400- metre meet at Pingles Leisure Centre in Nuneaton.

Finn Linton, 11, achieved the Midlands Qualifying time in the 200m backstroke in 2min 39.23sec, with Max Clark, 12, winning his 200m backstroke event.

Jonty Cartright, 16, was second in the 200m fly, while the in-from Sarah Brades was runner-up in the 200m individual medley.

Jessica Nash, 12, came third in the 200m backstroke and Tom Fawcett, 10, was third in the 200m breaststroke.