MOUNT Kelly swimmers managed to finish a brilliant third at the Geneva International meet despite coming up against more than ten Olympic medallists and a small contingent of national teams using the event as preparation for Rio 2016.

Among the highlights for Mount Kelly were Ollie Taverner setting a new British record in the 14 years 50 metre breaststroke of 30.28 seconds, a podium finish in the top clubs trophy, four medals, one open Mount Kelly record, 16 Mount Kelly age group records and 35 finalists and three Olympic trials qualifying times.

The Olympic trial qualifying times were achieved by Julian Chan Quee Lin in the 200 metres freestyle and 400 metres freestyle and Ollie Taverner in the 100 metres breaststroke.

Silver medals were won by Julian Chann Quee Lin in the 400 metres freestyle, Emily Cutler in 100 metres backstroke, Reiss Ormonde Cunningham in 200 metres butterfly and there was also a bronze for Ollie Taverner in the 100 metres breaststroke.

Julian set a personal best to win his silver in the 400 metres freestyle and just lost out to multi Olympic medallist Laszlo Cseh. He also broke the 50 metres freestyle open Mount Kelly record in 23.66 seconds.

A large number of those competing for Mount Kelly set personal best times during the meet.

The coaching team are very proud and pleased with the progress so far this year. This is a very early season race and reflects the effort and the quality of the work that is being applied by the swimmers and staff alike. As always we are part of a larger team and the our extended thanks goes to the whole Mount Kelly foundation for their continued support. No matter how large or small, it all makes a significant difference on our day to day preparation and greatly reflects in the overall outcome.