Bray Titans Swim Club

 Bray (Titans Swimming Club)

Strong Team Representation of Titans Swim Club at Prestigious Meet

Titans Swim Club from Bray enjoyed a landmark weekend at a prestigious national swimming competition, fielding its largest team ever at the event. A total of 11 swimmers, ranging in age from 13 to 31, represented the club, marking a significant milestone in its continued growth and development.

A standout moment came from para swimmer Matthew Harwood, recently named Disability Swimmer of the Year 2025. Harwood delivered a strong performance in the 50m freestyle, finishing in an impressive time of 31.88 seconds and once again showcasing his consistency on the national stage.

The youngest member of the team, 13-year-old Elsa Acconcia Benito, impressed across several events, recording times of 31.7 in the 50m backstroke, 1:00.86 in the 100m freestyle and a swift 27.59 in the 50m freestyle. Fourteen-year-old Muireann Ward gained valuable experience competing in the 200m butterfly in her first appearance at a competition of this calibre.

Strong performances continued across the age groups, with Simon Vovk (16) competing in the 100m individual medley and Rory Hanley (17) racing in both the 50m and 100m butterfly. Myriam Ibarz (18) competed in three breaststroke events and qualified for the B final in the 50m breaststroke with a time of 34.02. Isla Graham (15) reached the B final of the 200m butterfly, touching home in 2:28.51.

Cian Brady Hercock (16) faced a demanding schedule and produced one of his best performances by qualifying for the B final of the 400m individual medley with a time of 4:45.08.

One of the most emotional moments of the meet came from Rebeka Repman (31), who returned to competitive swimming after an eight-year absence. She qualified for the A final of the 50m freestyle and recorded a personal best time of 26.5 seconds.

Seventeen-year-old Jordan Winterbach emerged as the club’s most successful female swimmer, reaching finals in all three breaststroke events. Her standout swim came in the 200m breaststroke, where she placed second in the junior category and third overall in 2:36.38.

Artem Chobot (18) also delivered exceptional results, placing highly against elite competition. He claimed first place in the junior category in the 200m backstroke and multiple podium finishes across individual medley and backstroke events.

These results underline a proud moment for Titans Swim Club. Credit is due to the swimmers, coaches, club management and supportive families whose commitment and teamwork contributed to a memorable and successful competition.