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The Port Macquarie Carnival group Image: CR Masters

Clarence River Masters Port Macquarie carnival

Congratulations to all swimmers who competed in the NSW Branch swimming carnival held at Port Macquarie on the November 5 attended by eight members, swimming a total of 28 individual events and one relay.

Congratulations to super swimmer Helmut Klein, for bringing home a staggering number of medals from the Pan Pacific Masters Games recently. Helmut won three gold medals in the 400m, 200m and 100m backstroke; four bronze medals in the 800m breaststroke, 400m breaststroke, 100m breaststroke and 50m breaststroke; and 4th place in the 200m and 50m backstroke!
Helmut also won silver in his age group in the 2.5km ocean swim at Mermaid Beach on the Gold Coast in challenging conditions

A particular shout out to Helmut Klein for his amazing results in the Nationals, Port Macquarie and the Pan Pacs.

Age champions in Port Macquarie were:

 65 to 70yrs – Bobbie Winger 1st

 60 to 65yrs – Jane Lawrence 2nd

 70 to 75yrs – Leonie Daley 3rd

 70 to 75yrs – Dubbo Lawrence 3rd

 65 to 70yrs – Mick Bleach 5th

 60 to 65yrs – Karen Campbell 6th

 65 to 70yrs – Chris Bleach 8th

 80 to 85yrs Helmut Klein 3rd

Relay team: Mick, Dubbo, Jane and Leonie won their age division.

Last training sessions for the year is Saturday December 17 at Yamba Pool and to recommence on Saturday January 7.

Maclean Pool swimming to conclude Wednesday December 21.

Julie Henry