Unstoppable Kim

8:02am Thursday 21st February 2008

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WARRIORS' Kim Roberts recorded a perfect display at the West Dorset Club Championships, winning 12 out of 12 races.

The 14-year-old, who travels from Weymouth to train at the Dorchester-based club, proved unstoppable in her age group.

Head coach Janet Hewitt said: "Kim is a natural and her dedication to training makes her a formidable competitor, she deserves every one of her 12 trophies."

In the 11-12 age group Frankie Taylor earned herself seven championship titles while Yasmin Chick clinched five. In the ten years and under category young prodigies Livvie Freeman and Amie Buttle battled it out for the silverware with five and seven trophies respectively.

For the boys Sam Cracknell, also ten, overcame illness to record five firsts and two seconds in the seven races he entered while George Clark finished first in the 400m freestyle.

Nine-year-old Will Taylor also performed well in the same age group, achieving three firsts and some particularly impressive freestyle times.

Hewitt added: "Will is a promising young swimmer and shows considerable talent. He has great possibilities ahead of him.

"To win so many events in the ten and under age group when he is still only nine is impressive. Will's got something special and I've got high hopes for his future."

Ryan Knott and Peter Thornton went head to head in the boys' 11-12 age group with the pair taking six firsts each.

Eleven-year-old Thornton's performance capped an extraordinary year during which he set a staggering 25 club records. In addition Thornton was presented with the Marilyn Mitchell Trophy for the most improved boy.

Another to receive a special award for outstanding effort throughout the last 12 months was Gemma Wellman.

Tom Cooper, 13, was delighted with his seven championship firsts as was 15-year-old Craig Hewitt who claimed the accolade of Junior Club Champion for the 200m backstroke.

Other members of West Dorset who earned the title of Club Champion include Susan Warden, James Dawson, Carl Hornyak, Oscar Tweed, Kelly Ireland and Honor Slade.

Chris Brock, 12, had an excellent event and put himself firmly on the map by earning two silver and three bronze medals.

Martha Howlett put on a good display in the 200m breaststroke to win bronze while Rachel Foad, Rebecca Christian-Drage, Victoria Halford, Charlie Hitchcock, Peter Horne, Joe Foard, Jordan Trewartha and Simon Middleton all went home with a handful of medals.

West Dorset Warriors train at both the Thomas Hardye Leisure Centre in Dorchester and at Bridport Leisure Centre. The club welcomes swimmers and athletes of all levels, anyone interested can contact Janet Hewitt on 01305 266175 or visit wdwarriors.org.uk