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Records broken in the opening session of the Masters Nationals
October 24, 2025The 2025 GoCardless Swim England Masters National Championships got off to a strong start with the first session featuring the demanding 1500m Freestyle, contested across both Open/Male and Female categories.
There was cause for celebration in the final heat of the event as Daniel Mills, representing Trafford Metro, delivered a standout swim to set a new British and European record in the 30-34 age group, touching in at 15:58.91.
With this performance, Mills became the first British swimmer in his age category to break the 16-minute barrier over 1500m – a remarkable achievement that drew well-deserved applause from the crowd.
Also making headlines was Chris Tainty of Camphill Edwardians, who set a new British record in the 65-69 age group, finishing in a time of 19:34.08.
These outstanding swims set the tone for what promises to be an exciting weekend of Masters competition, as swimmers from across the country come together to celebrate their passion for the sport and showcase talent across all ages.
Day One, Session One – Medal Roll of Honour
Open/Male 1500m Freestyle
18-24 Years
1. Andrew Dobbing, Bebington, 17:36.96
2. Finnan Mott, Cosacss, 18:41.29
3. Angus Leckonby, Scarborough, 19:39.30
25-29 Years
1. James Lowder, Heart of Midlothian, 17:06.23
2. Scott Andrews, Crawley, 17:35.31
3. Thomas Allen, Flitwick, 19:11.70
30-34 Years
1. Daniel Mills, Trafford Metro, 15:58.91 (British Record)
2. Sam Barratt, Manchester Triathlon, 17:29.62
35-39 Years
1. Mathew Breckon, Crawley, 17:12.49
2. James Dickinson, Beau Sejour, 17:14.98
3. Joe Banns, Satellite, 17:40.97
40-44 Years
1. Pip Bennett, Otter, 18:35.70
2. Jonathan Giles, Trafford Metro, 18:40.89
3. Gregan Clarkson, Kingston Hull, 19:50.50
45-49 Years
1. Carl Shaw, Nottingham Leander, 17:08.99
2. Adam Acland, Teddington, 19:27.50
3. Nigel Gaskin, G B Police, 20:22.85
50-54 Years
1. Oliver Wilkinson, Gloucester M, 18:43.08
2. Stuart Gibbs, Tigersharks W, 19:53.65
3. Daniel Harle, Satellite, 20:17.64
55-59 Years
1. Peter Dixon, Bo Newham, 17:40.58
2. Matthew Driscoll, Nottingham Leander, 18:22.10
3. Ian Wallace, Bo Newham, 20:01.41
60-64 Years
1. Lyn Hughes, Harrogate, 19:05.21
2. Dale Barker, Team Anglia, 20:15.91
3. Mark Strakosh, Hemel Hemp, 20:48.58
65-69 Years
1. Chris Tainty, Camphill Ed, 19:34.08 (British Record)
2. Mark Jones, Warrington M, 20:43.47
3. Brian McShea, East Anglian, 21:52.27
70-74 Years
1. Neil Weatherburn, Teddington, 23:09.32
2. David Randall, Manchester Triathlon, 24:24.10
75-79 Years
1. Stuart McLellan, Hadleigh, 26:08.50
80-84 Years
1. Derek Parr, Otter, 25:10.08
2. Roger Lloyd-Mostyn, Otter, 30:47.29
3. Michael Read, Co Brighton & Hove, 33:44.96
Female 1500m Freestyle
18-24 Years
1. Esmee Stanley, Swansea University, 19:27.13
2. Lauren Askew, Atlantis, 19:57.66
3. Georgia Hamblett, Derby Excel, 20:07,36
25-29 Years
1. Grace Cordeaux, G B Police, 20:17.07
2. Elizabeth Teague, Tavistock, 20:46.94
3. Fiona Westcough, Stevenage, 20:47.49
30-34 Years
1. Fiona Carroll, Co Southampton, 19:11.79
2. Laura Fenwick, Co Oxford, 20:07.17
3. Amie Garforth, Co Lincoln P, 20:16.64
35-39 Years
1. Mary Ferrier, Newcastle, 18:43.00
2. Hayley Moore, Windsor, 19:19.59
3. Nicolette Belle, Darlington M, 20:02.31
40-44 Years
1. Lucy Bessant, Co Canterbury, 20:19.31
2. Kira Neal, Basildon Ph, 20:52.53
3. Rebecca Lennon, Trafford Metro, 21:05.43
45-49 Years
1. Nicole Hamilton, Teddington, 19:43.06
2. Susan Evans, Biggleswade, 19:53.61
3. Lizzie Long, Rochford, 20:27.03
50-54 Years
1. Jessica Patridge, Gloucester M, 19:09.80
2. Suzanne Wilding, Erith & Dist, 20:45.50
3. Melanie Sayed, Co Liverpool, 21:05.61
55-59 Years
1. Heidi Nevin, Rochford, 20:58.03
2. Josephine Cresswell, East Anglian, 21:32.97
3. Judy Prior, Enfield Sq, 21:43.90
60-64 Years
1. Suzanne Noble, East Anglian, 20:09.91
2. Elaine Seager, Loughborough, 22:45.00
3. Gillian Main, Silver City, 25:18.05
65-69 Years
1. Sara Perry, Cally Mast, 23:38.77
2. Lorraine Rate, Clacton SC, 24:23.06
3. Catherine Hartle, Co Sheffield, 24:26.35
70-74 Years
1. Jayne Stephenson, Gloucester M, 24:12.32
2. Valerie Thorp, Derby Excel, 27:58.30
75-79 Years
1. Rose Dudeney, Mid Sussex, 27:58.53
80-84 Years
1. Elaine Bromwich, Birmingham M, 37:49.69
