Masters News and Achievements
Masters News & Achievements
D&G Masters — Results & Highlights
N&D Masters Championships 2026
D&G Smash it at the N&D Masters Championships 2026.
View Full ResultsSwim England National Championships 2025 — Ponds Forge, Sheffield
An outstanding weekend for D&G Masters at the Swim England National Championships. The club was well represented and our swimmers delivered exceptional performances across a range of events.
| Swimmer | Results |
|---|---|
| Colin 🏉 | 1st — 800m Freestyle |
| Joan 🏉🏊🏊🏋 | 1st — 800m Freestyle. 2nd — 200m & 400m Freestyle. 3rd — 100m Freestyle |
| Verity 🏊🏋🏋🏋🏋 | 2nd — 100m Freestyle. 3rd — 200m Freestyle, 800m Freestyle, 50m Breaststroke, 100m IM. 5th — 100m Breaststroke |
| Kay 🏊 | 2nd — 200m Breaststroke. 5th — 100m Breaststroke. 7th — 50m Breaststroke |
| Louise | 17th — 100m Freestyle. 20th — 50m Freestyle |
| Diane | 5th — 1500m Freestyle |
| David 🏋 | 3rd — 100m Freestyle. 4th — 50m Butterfly. 6th — 200m Freestyle |
| Matthew | 4th — 200m IM. 5th — 200m Backstroke. 6th — 800m Freestyle. 8th — 50m Backstroke. 9th — 200m Freestyle. 10th — 50m Butterfly. 13th — 100m Freestyle. 16th — 50m Freestyle |
A heartfelt thanks also to our Chairman Darren Maxwell and Treasurer Graham Robinson, who generously volunteered their time and support throughout the weekend. Congratulations to all involved — a truly inspiring display of dedication and excellence in the pool.
World Masters Championships — Singapore 2025
A huge congratulations to Joan Edwards, Michael Edwards, and Verity Dobbie who represented D&G Swim Team at the World Masters Championships in Singapore, producing outstanding swims against tough international competition.
| Swimmer | Results |
|---|---|
| Joan Edwards 🏋 | Bronze — 800m Freestyle. 4th — 200m & 400m Freestyle. 7th — 100m Freestyle |
| Verity Dobbie | 4th — 50m Breaststroke (agonisingly close to the podium). 8th — 100m Breaststroke. 10th — 50m Freestyle. 12th — 200m Breaststroke |
| Michael Edwards | 27th — 50m Backstroke (a fantastic swim on the final day). 45th — 50m Freestyle |
What an incredible set of results — true determination, grit, and D&G pride on the world stage. Well done Joan, Michael and Verity.
European & GB Record
Colin Ovington — European & GB Record 2025
While some of our Masters squad were competing in Singapore, Colin Ovington set a new European and GB Masters Record (55-59 age group) at the Manchester Wave Masters Meet 2025.
400m Freestyle LC — 4:31.21 (previous record: 4:31.94)
Congratulations Colin — an extraordinary achievement.