YOUNG swimmers took the plunge at a national competition and returned with a clutch of medals.
Members of Inverclyde Amateur Swimming Club attended the Scottish National Age Group Championships at Aberdeen Sports Village.
A total of 13 swimmers took part in 54 individual events and five relay races during the five-day event.
The team brought home seven medals – including two golds.
Blake Herdman, 14, secured the bronze medal spot in the 200-metre backstroke competition.
The remainder of Inverclyde ASC’s medals were won by 15-year-old Abi McAnerney, who took home two gold, two silver and two bronze medals.
Many of the other youngsters who travelled to the competition set new personal bests in a range of events.
Club president Claire McArthur said: “It was a tough competition. It always is at the nationals.
“You’ve got people from all over the world – so we were delighted with all of them. As a team, they just supported each other and pushed each other on. They were all amazing and great ambassadors for the club."
The club has a busy few months ahead with training and competitions, and will return to Aberdeen in July for another Scottish meet.
They are also gearing up for a fundraising challenge to help pay for a vital pool upgrade.
Members will collectively swim 696 miles – the distance between the Waterfront Pool in Greenock and the Parisian venue for this year’s Olympic swimming events.
The club is aiming to secure £12,000 for new diving blocks. They hope to raise £6,000 in donations, with Inverclyde Leisure matching this figure.
To donate to the fundraiser, go to justgiving.com
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