GYLLYNGVASE Surf Life Saving and Triathlon Club were among the medals at last week's British Life Saving Sport Pool Championships in Somerset.
A strong team of nipper and junior members from the club entered the Championships held in Millfield.
The club picked up a large collection of medals after two days of fierce competition at the 50m pool.
The dual life saving and triathlon club are improving every year since establishing in 2008, and the nipper team (7 – 12 years) finished in fourth place, closely behind larger clubs Woolacombe, St Ives and Portreath.
The junior squad (13-19 years) also showed a lot of skill and determination, despite having one of the smallest teams in the competition. Susie Laws, 15, took home gold in the 50m sprint race.
Matthew Stone, president of Gyllyngvase Surf Life Saving and Triathlon Club said: "I am very proud of all of the competitors from Gylly.
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"Everyone's hard work over the last year has clearly showed over the Championships.
"I must say a big thank you to all coaches and officials who continue to volunteer their time to support the club."
The success is all the more impressive when you consider their results four years ago, when the team finished second from last.
This time around, they received one gold, two silver and nine bronze medals.
There was a lot of effort and teamwork to be seen from all Gylly competitors who attended the Championships.
The club encourages its members to supplement their beach based fitness, triathlon and lifesaving training with winter training and pool championships.
Gyllyngvase SLSC members aged from just eight years old learn lifesaving skills and become stronger swimmers by continuing their training in the pool. To find out more, visit www.gyllysurf.org.uk
