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85-year-old David Cumming sets new 200m Butterfly world record
October 27, 2023Eastbourne’s David Cumming ended his first day at the 2023 Masters National Championship with four records broken after a world record swim in the Open/Male 80-85 Years 200m Butterfly.
The 200m Butterfly event was his biggest achievement of the day, as he broke a world record to round off his first three sessions at the GoCardless Swim England Masters National Championships. His time came in at 4:07:30 more than a minute faster than the previous British best time.
The 85-year old’s record-breaking adventure started in the opening event of session two as he competed in the 400-metre individual medley. His time of 8:08:28, earnt him his first European record in the 85-89 division.
During the race his 50-metre butterfly split came in at a time of 51:57 giving him his first British record.
The excitement wasn’t finished in the 400m Individual Medley though as his 100-metre butterfly time was also fast enough for a British Record. However just hours later Cumming broke his own record in the 200-metre butterfly event. Earning himself his fourth record of the afternoon.
Rebecca Guy then made it four world records for the Championships so far after she smashed the Female 50m Freestyle world record for the 30-34 Years age group.
Guy got off to a flying start in the ‘splash and dash’ race eventually touching the wall in a 24.30 that was the first time to go under the 25 second mark in the event.
She was the clear winner on day, despite the talent of swimmers behind her, finishing almost three seconds quicker than silver medallist Holly Booth (Trafford Metro).
It added to her European record in the Female 50m Butterfly in session two as the once again made the record claxon sound at Ponds Forge, Sheffield.
There was another record for Michelle Ware too, with the Woking swimmer setting a national best in the 50-54 Years 100m Freestyle. She finished in 27.40 that was 0.38 than Helen Sadler’s previous record – set in 2020.
Fordham hits two European records
Session three got off to a flying start as Dartmoor Darts broke the European Record in the 4x100m medley team.
The Dartmoor group, made up of Daniel Cross, Kieran Preston, Sonny Trigg, and Regan Lloyd, smashed the 2016 British best by almost eight seconds this afternoon.
Their time of 3:41:62 is a huge improvement on Kidlington’s 3:49:33, a record which has been dormant for seven years.
Alyson Fordham’s set two European records in both the Female 65-59 Years 100m Backstroke and 50m Freestyle.
It began with the 50m Freestyle where she dashed to the line in a time of 29.45 to become the first European to swim under the half a minute mark for her age group.
The time won her gold by more than two seconds on the day showing the strength of the 67-year-olds performance at Ponds Forge.
She followed that up with an impressive backstroke swim, finishing in 1:18.79 which was 0.11 quicker than the previous record and more than ten seconds faster than her nearest rival.
Elizabeth Godfrey also put her name into the record books thanks to a time of 1:07.37 in the Female 40-44 Years 100m Backstroke.
Two Welsh records were set in the Female 50m Freestyle. Helen Gorman (City of Cardiff) set a 28.41 in the 50-54 Years category whilst Ruby Verge (27.76) broke the best Welsh time in the 20-24 Years event.
Godfrey finished 0.12 quicker than the previous fastest time as won the race to the wall to win gold in a new British best time.
Heath hits another European best
The records kept on coming as Amanda Heath continued her fine form with a European record in the Female 200m Butterfly.
The Spencer Swim Team member knocked more than a second off the previous top time thanks to a 3:10.40 in the evening session.
Heath came into session three after breaking her own world record in the Female 1oom Breaststroke in session two and added to that success ahead of what looks to be a fine weekend for the 66-year-old.
Another European record broken in the third session, this one coming from Michael Hodgson in the 50m Freestyle event.
The 56-year-old Woking swimmer had an incredible swim as he just managed to slip under the European record.
Michael’s time of 24:57 was cutting it close to the 24:83, and he also secured the British record earlier this year with a time he’s not only improved it but gone one further by grabbing the European top time.
The Open/Male 100m Backstroke saw two records broken late into the afternoon by Steve Grossman and Ben Harkin.
71-year-old Grossman swam a mighty 01:15:69 which saw him slip just under the British record. The previous time was 1:15:78, meaning Grossman clipped the record by less than tenth of a second
The Wellingborough swimmer has also picked up three medals today.
The second record of the 100-metres Backstroke came from 49-year-old Ben Harkin.
Harkin who swims for Warrington, secured a time of 58:30 putting him well over a second in front of the previous time, 59:89.
The other Record broken came in the final event of day one. Woking’s 4×200 Mixed metre freestyle team snatched the British Record.
The mixed relay team made up of David Bryant, Michelle Ware, Jennie Clarke, and Michael Hodgson recorded a time of 8:58:07, the first ever 200+ category to go under nine minutes.
The previous record held by East Leeds was recorded back in 2016 with a time of 9:03:10.
You can find all the results from the GoCardless Swim England Masters National Championships here.
Images: Will Johnston photography.
Day One, Session Three, Medal Roll of Honour
Female 4x100m Medley Team
72+ Years
1. Preston, 4:31.96
2. Nottingham Leander, 4:32.36
3. Kenilworth Masters, 4:35.54
100+ Years
1. Trafford Metro, 4:39.44
120+ Years
1. Birmingham Masters, 4:42.96
2. City of Cambridge, 4:56.16
160+ Years
1. Teddington, 4:42.59
2. Gloucester Masters, 5:03.65
3. City of Lincoln P, 5:22.39
200+ Years
1. Crawley, 5:26.77
2. Teddington, 5:27.96
3. City of Sheffield, 5:28.61
240+ Years
1. Gateshead & Wickham, 5:36.37
Open/Male 50m Freestyle
18-24 Years
1.Liam Dawson, Derby Excel, 22:84
2.Kieran Beckett, Co Southampton, 22:93
3.Adam Metcalf, Loughborough, 23:06
25-29 Years
1.James Simpson, Trafford Met, 22:94
2.Thomas Bloor, Newcastle St, 23:62
3.Clive Marquis, Portsmouth N, 23:63
30-34 Years
1.Alexander Smith, Woking, 22:52
2.Bartek Karpisz, Co Bristol, 23:23
3.Brad Price, GB Police, 23:45
35-39 Years
1.Alistair Crawford, East Leeds, 23:49
2.Warren Barret, Exe Masters, 23:66
3.David Adamson, Otter, 23:92
40-44 Years
1.Christopher Aust, Kidlington, 24:21
2.Sean North, Guildford Ct, 24:28
3.Chris Knee, East Leeds, 24:42
45-49 Years
1.Neal Smith, Kenilworth, 24:21
2.Martin Bennell, Basingstoke, 24:41
3.Graeme Atherton, Warrington M, 25:45
50-54 Years
1.Paul Clemence, East Leeds, 24:57
2.Spencer Turner, Basingstoke, 24:99
3.John Cunningham, Potters Bar, 25:80
55-59 Years
1.Michael Hodgson, Woking, 24:57
2.Sean McQuaid, Barnet Copt, 26:63
3.Marcel Scholten, Modernian, 26:78
60-64 Years
1.David Emerson, East Leeds, 25:54
2.Mark Reynolds, Barnet Copt, 26:20
3.Mark Roberston, Crawley, 27:21
65-69 Years
1.Ian McKay, Warrender Ba, 27:23
2.Colin Stephenson, Gloucester, 27:65
3.Steve Greenfield, Basingstoke, 28:69
70-74 Years
1.Chris Fidler, Teddington, 32:50
2.Walter Gerrard, Rochford, 34:98
75-79 Years
1.Douglas Wilson, Co Cambridge, 36:15
2.Michael Skinner, Barnet Copt, 36:36
3.Peter Vider, Otter, 38:45
80-84 Years
1.Tony Cherrington, Gloucester, 35:50
2.Roger Lloyd-Mostyn, Otter, 38:69
3.Derek Gore, Chelmsford, 48:39
Multi-Classification by British Para-Swimming Points
1. Rio Rogers, Basildon Phoenix, 26:42
2. Bret Bassett, Exe Masters, 26:60
3. Peter Winter, Team Anglia, 31:61
Open/Male 4x100m Medley Team
72+ Years
1. Derby Excel, 3:51:15
2. Nottm Leander, 4:01:70
3. Trafford Met, 4:05:20
100+ Years
1. Dartmoor DA 3:41:62
2. Bo Newham 4:01:69
120+ Years
1. Bristol Hen, 4:02:07
2. Crawley, 4:02:48
3. Rugby, 4:19:14
160+ Years
1. Kidlington, 4:10:07
2. Co Lincoln P, 4:14:24
3. Team Angila, 4:39:70
200+ Years
1. Co Sheffield, 4:20:07
2. Teddington, 4:31:03
3. Trafford Met, 4:47:26
240+ Years
1. Crawley, 4:56:68
2. Nottm Leander, 4:59:91
3. Trafford Met, 5:00:52
Female 50m Freestyle
18-24 Years
1. Jessica Shaw, Southwold, 25.83
2. Zoe Cawsey, Portsmouth Northsea, 26:00
3. Rhiannon Bowen, Guildford City, 26.55
25-29 Years
1. Georgina Pryor, Derby Excel, 25.61
2. Melissa Dolby, City of Southampton, 27.08
3. Alexandra Szuplewski, Cardiff Masters, 27.50
30-34 Years
1. Rebecca Guy, Bristol Hen, 24.30
2. Holly Booth, Trafford Metro, 27.18
3. Ruth Sutherland, Hearts of Midlothian, 27.24
35-39 Years
1. Georgina Heyn, Teddington, 27.20
2. Emily Nardini, Morpeth, 27.35
3. Alice Lane, Birmingham Masters, 28.14
40-44 Years
1. Nicola Charlesworth, Basingstoke, 27.13
2. Sarah Hunt, Basingstoke, 27.42
3. Aimee Ramm, GB Police, 27.99
45-49 Years
1. Fleur Turner, Basingstoke, 27.43
2. Tina Wilson, Doncaster Masters, 28.17
3. Charlie Smith, Devonport, 29.07
50-54 Years
1. Michelle Ware, Woking, 27.40
2. Helen Sadler, Trafford Metro, 28.16
3. Helen Gorman, City of Cardiff, 28.41
55-59 Years
1. Nicola Harris, TigersharksW, 29.10
2. Delyth Cunnah, Dundee City Aquatics, 29.95
3. Laura Cooke, Bracknell, 31.10
60-64 Years
1. Suzanne Linton, Kenilworth Masters, 30.39
2. Hayley Bettinson, Birmingham Masters, 30.60
3. Debbie Matless, East Anglian, 30.86
65-69 Years
1. Alysson Fordham, Bishop Stortford, 29.45
2. Lindsey Gowland, B C & P Masters, 32.05
3. Catherine Chase, Camphill Ed, 35.10
70-74 Years
1. Kathleen Tunnicliffe, B C & P Masters, 35.10
2. Christine Ayers, South Bedfordshire, 36.77
3. Diana Groat, Aylesbury, 40.09
75-79 Years
1. Alison Gwynn, Mid Sussex, 40.23
2. Pauline Cooke, Birmingham Masters, 43.61
3. Elaine Blower, Barnet Copt, 46.78
80-84 Years
1. Jose Adam, Brighton Dolphin, 51.48
2. Elizabeth Redpath, Otter, 1:09.68
Multi-Classification by British Para-Swimming Points
1. Calie-Ann Warrington, GB Police, 28.97, 829 points
2. Lara Ferguson, Carnegie, 31.70, 703 points
3. Caitlin Trevor, Kingston Royals, 42.43, 217 points
Open/ Male 100m Backstroke
18-24 Years
1.Ethan Lawton, Derby Excel, 56:77
2.Ethan Riches, Co Lincoln P, 27:64
3.Matthew Gray, Co Peterboro, 59:58
25-29 Years
1.Daniel Cross, Dartmoor DA, 54:98
2.Andrew Sawkins, Bo Newham, 56:71
3.Adam Toy, Portsmouth N, 58:45
30-34 Years
1.Kalon Veale, Totnes, 56:44
2.Daniel Korcz, Trafford Met, 1:01:60
3.Matthew Mew, Exe Masters, 1:01:65
35-39 Years
1.Kevin Pickard, Brighton Dol, 1:00:71
2.Scott Lathrope, Kenilworth M, 1:01:19
3.Steven Millican, Trafford Met, 1:01:39
40-44 Years
1.Jonathan Audis, Tigersharks W, 1:01:69
2.Jonathan Richards, Kidlington, 1:02:38
3.Neale Sayle, Ramsbottom, 1:02:82
45-49 Years
1.Ben Harkin, Warrington M, 58:30
2.Christopher Rix, Warrington M
3.Connor Osborough, Beau Sejour, 1:05:45
50-54 Years
1. Paul Allen, Boston, 1:05:44
2.Spencer Turner, Basingstoke, 1:06:85
3.Ben Winter, Totnes, 1:08:20
55-59 Years
1.Patrick Gore, Reading, 1:07:42
2.Ian Wilkes, Loughborough, 1:10:06
3.Nigel Vickers, Rushmoor Ryl, 1:12:98
60-64 Years
1.Alec Johnson, Trafford Met, 1:08:41
2.Russell Mason, Warrington M, 1:11:75
3.Ross Donaldson, Jersey, 1:14:62
65-69 Years
1.Simon Veale, Totnes, 35:26
2.Ronny Oltner, Teddington, 1:18:50
3.Michael Whitehead, Aylesbury, 1:21:55
70-74 Years
1.Steve Grossman, Wellingboro, 1:15:69
2.Eddie Riach, Milngavie, 1:17:39
3.Christopher Brown, Co Bradford, 1:20:42
75-79 Years
1.Douglas Wilson, Co Cambridge, 1:36:13
2.Robin Oldfield, Shrewsbury, 1:40:26
3.Chris Jessup, Salisbury, 2:02:84
85-89 Years
1.Bill Moore, East Leeds, 2:10:57
Female 100m Backstroke
18-24 Years
1. Jessica Shaw, Southwold, 1:00.72
2. Niamh James, Bishop Stortford, 1:03.81
3. Madison Turner, Skipton, 1:05.65
25-29 Years
1. Amie Buttle, Kenilworth Masters, 1:05.82
2. Lucy Doherty, City of Liverpool, 1:06.40
3. Lara Charlton, Hart, 1:06.84
30-34 Years
1. Yolanda Speare, GB Police, 1:07.12
2. Megan McDonagh, Otter, 1:10.88
3. Kelly McIntosh, Silver City, 1:10.93
35-39 Years
1. Hannah Loughlin, Teddington, 1:10.61
2. Rebecca Walker, Stocksbridge, 1:11.40
3. Emma Challis, Totnes, 1:14.27
40-44 Years
1. Elizabeth Godfrey, Basingstoke, 1:07.37
2. Kirsty Johnson, Bracknell, 1:07.75
3. Katie Moore, City of Liverpool, 1:11.29
45-49 Years
1. Charlie Smith, Devonport, 1:12.90
2. Elizabeth Bellinger, Bishop Stortford, 1:13.83
3. Helen Barrison, Barnet Copt, 1:14.39
50-54 Years
1. Jo Corben, S D Trojan, 1:07.65
2. Sarah Lock, TigersharksW, 1:15.43
3. Sarah Fitzgerald-Smith, Reading, 1:18.47
55-59 Years
1. Judy Brown, Trafford Metro, 1:14.24
2. Bridget Trefgarne, Barnes SC, 1:17.68
3. Allie Price, Bridgend SC, 1:18.31
60-64 Years
1. Helen Kula-Przezwanski, Devonport, 1:24.03
2. Blanaid Walker, Witney, 1:26.70
3. Carolyn Irvine, Borough of Kirklees, 1:27.66
65-69 Years
1. Alyson Fordham, Bishop Stortford, 1:18.70
2. Eileen Luther, Rochford, 1:29.11
3. Amanda Doyle, Kings Cormorant, 1:40.21
70-74 Years
1. Kathleen Tunnicliffe, B C & P Masters, 1:33.39
2. Margaret Bickley, Dartmouth SC, 1:45.87
3. Sally LeLean, East Anglian, 1:56.64
75-79 Years
1. Rachel Barton, Trafford Metro, 1:34.18
2. Helen Frances Jenkins, Southport, 1:40.82
3. Helen Trippe, 1:47.99
80-84 Years
1. Janet Masters, South Bedfordshire, 1:59.12
2. Elizabeth Redpath, Otter, 2:34.32
85-89 Years
1. Maureen Fakley, Dover Life, 3:09.38
Open/Male 200m Butterfly
18-24 Years
1. Adam Jones, Trafford, Met, 2:12:62
2.Tyler Checcia, Tigersharks W, 2:18:75
3.Alexander Sharman, Birmingham M, 2:18:96
25-29 Years
1.Jake Lloyd, Bishop Stort, 2:18:22
2.Elliot Routledge, Workington, 2:18:80
3.Eduardo Routledge, Workington, 2:18:22
30-34 Years
1.Greg Bird, Kidlington, 2:10:49
2.Gareth Allen, East Leeds, 2:21:92
3.Sam Barratt, Manch Tri, 2:26:08
35-39 Years
1.Paul Wilkes, Birmingham M, 2:10:05
2.James Wardle, Kenilworth M, 2:15:07
3.Liam Small, Poole, 2:16:37
40-44 Years
1.Chris Jones, Portsmouth, 2:13:37
2.Christopher Malpass, Trafford Met, 2:18:67
45-49 Years
1.Adam Acland, Teddington, 2:27:66
2.Phil Horner, Eston, 2:49:77
3.Ferry Jacob, Barnes Sc, 3:27:36
50-54 Years
1.Jamie Mchale, Co Sheffield, 2:25:82
2.Robert Wood, Darlington M, 2:30:34
3.Steven Horner, Middlesbrough, 2:36:78
55-59 Years
1.Simon Emm, Colchester, 2:37:30
2.Clive Roberts, Co Chester, 2:42:16
3.Andrew Gristwood, Cleethorpes, 3:03:09
60-64 Years
1.David Wright, Team Luton, 2:53:75
2.Stephen Ham, Rochford, 3:00:55
3.Mark Jones, Warrington M, 3:03:89
65-69 Years
1.Gerald Kelleher, Warrington M, 3:12:84
2.Keith Parkin, Barnet Copt, 3:34:81
3.Andrew Wright, Stowmarket, 4:34:00
70-74 Years
1.Steven Folsom, Teddington, 3:13:34
75-79 Years
1.Derek Parr, Otter, 3:50:46
85-89 Years
1.David Cumming, Eastbourne, 4:07:30
Female 200m Butterfly
18-24 Years
1. Millie Emmans, Basingstoke, 2:29.72
2. Samantha Travis, Romiley Mari, 2:34.95
3. Sian Jones, City of Cambridge, 2:37.75
25-29 Years
1. Katie Maloney, Louth, 2:29.11
2. Molly James, Trafford Metro, 34.29
3. Rebecca Owens, Trafford Metro, 2:33.90
30-34 Years
1. Robyn Le Friec, Spencer, 2:30.29
2. Nia Westlake, Gloucester Masters, 2:37.38
3. Catherine Demont, Otter, 2:48.51
35-39 Years
1. Victoria Reading, Northampton, 2:29.64
2. Robyn Carter, Teddington, 2:41.05
3. Catherine Demont, Otter, 2:48.51
40-44 Years
1. Rebecca Newson, Exe Masters, 2:32.87
2. Tanya Alexander, Team Wavene, 2:38.72
3. Laure Kearns, Teddington, 2:42.09
45-49 Years
1. Jessica Partridge, Gloucester Masters, 2:39.10
2. Vicky Macrae, Hearts of Midlothian, 3:02.41
3. Melanie Sayed, City of Liverpool, 3:04.10
50-54 Years
1. Janet McLean, Carnegie, 2:40.13
2. Phillipa O’Grady, Exe Masters, 2:46.80
3. Michelle Laverick, Hart, 3:05.49
55-59 Years
1. Silvia Ferdin, City of Cambridge, 2:57.34
2. Josephine Cresswell, East Anglian, 3:06.15
60-64 Years
1. Judith Pearson, Gateshead & Wickham, 2:54.30
2. Alice Grant, Deepings, 3:50.15
65-69 Years
1. Amanda Heath, Spencer, 3:10.40
Mixed 4x200m Freestyle Team
72+ Years
1. Derby Excel, 7:49.56
100+ Years
1. Dartmoor Darts, 8:19.27
2. Trafford Metro, 8:22.61
120+ Years
1. Otter, 8:26.63
2. Kidlington, 8:53.35
3. Birmingham Masters, 9:15.86
160+ Years
1. Teddington, 8:56.58
2. Crawley, 9:06.71
3. Exe Masters, 9:16.94
200+ Years
1. Woking, 8:58.07
2. Trafford Metro, 9:08.59
3. City of Sheffield, 9:20.67
240+ Years
1. Bracknell, 10:38.24
2. Teddington, 10:47.47
3. Rochford, 11:21.56
280+ Years
1. Birmingham Masters, 13:16.31
