WITNEY & District clinched third place in the first round of the National Arena League at Droitwich, Worcestershire.

Malik Khazir was awarded ‘swimmer of the match’ following his victory in the under 13 100m breaststroke.

He also came second in the 100m freestyle.

Georgia Duff, 15, and Erin Stewart were runners-up for the accolade.

Duff was victorious in the ladies open 100m backstroke and second in the 100m butterfly.

She was also in the victorious under 15 relay team, with Maddie Good, Ellie Browne, Ella Edwards and Lauren Mellings.

Meanwhile, Stewart was runner-up in both the 50m butterfly and freestyle events.

The under 11 girls relay team of Sienna Saunders, Stewart, Maya Thorsdittor- Saldana, Sophie Jarvis) also triumphed.

Lauren Mellings clinched the under 15 100m backstroke, with Ben Kinahan triumphing in the open men’s equivalent.