A SWIMMER from Guiseley competed in a national championships.

Alex Dunn took part in the 17 years and under 50-metre freestyle and placed 16th in the 15 years age group in a time of 27.43 at the prestigious Swim England Winter National Championships at Ponds Forge.

Alex’s City of Bradford Swimming Club team-mate Sophia Gledhill also competed in the event.

Gledhill competed in the 17 years and under 100 and 200m butterfly and finished in times of 1.05.53 and 2.24.43 respectively in a competitive field. These times in her age group placed her in 20th and 12th.

Meanwhile, Gina Warrior also qualified for the meet but had to withdraw due to injury.

All the swimmers train with Bradford Council’s Leisure Services Aquatic Competition Programme under the guidance of senior coach Andy Pearce and development coach Sarah Fisher.