MORE than 50 competitors aged three to 16 battled for trophies and medals in Lazonby pool’s annual Bob Smith Gala.

There was fierce competition in most of the classes, including a new race for pre-school children. The year four and under category proved particularly popular, with four heats run for the girls.

Competitors and their families enjoyed a delicious barbecue in the sunshine during the day. Trophies and gold, silver and bronze medals were presented to the winners by Christine Hill, chairman of the pool association.

The gala is held annually as part of a range of events run at the open air swimming pool in Lazonby.

The pool is now open from noon to 6pm daily until the beginning of September. Other events include swimming lessons during August, wacky races for up to 10-year-olds and weekly junior water polo.

RESULTS

Four and under 1 Jacob St. John, 2 George Hitch, 3 Jack Mandle. Six and under, girls 1 Evie Fardham, 2 Maisie Hitch, 3 Lauren Adams. Boys 1 Charlie Harper, 2 Sam Knight. Seven and under, girls 1 Victoria Orr, 2 Jasmine Campbell Flynn, 3 Ellie Mandle. Boys 1 Robbie O’Neil, 2 James Read, 3 Timothy Raine.

Year four and under, girls (Federation Shield) 1 Polyanna Bell, 2 Libby Telford, 3 Molly Hale. Boys (Friends of Great Salkeld Trophy) 1 Daniel St. John, 2 Reuben St. John, 3 Oliver Raine.

Years five and six, girls (Bob Smith Trophy) 1 Morwenna Johnstone, 2 Ella Telford, 3 Alex Richardson. Boys (Lazonby and District Swimming Pool Association Trophy) 1 Luke Evans, 2 Adam Cutting, 3 Kyle Campbell. Flynn

Years seven and eight, girls (Denny Trophy) 1 Lucy Wilkes-Green. Boys (Alan Goodwin Trophy) 1 Matthew Wilkes Green.

Years nine, 10 and 11, girls (Lazonby and District Co-operative Challenge) 1 Heather Bland, 2 Naomi Johnstone, 3 Leanne Manson. Boys (Lazonby Parish Council and Friends Challenge Cup) 1 Terence McDonald, 2 Daniel Richardson, 3 Benjamin Cutting and Steven McConechy.