PRESS RELEASE 19th February 2011 Clare dominate the podium at the National Stillwater Lifesaving Championships in the UL Arena Pool Competition was intense in the University of Limerick Pool for the National Stillwater Lifesaving Championships, where almost 200 of Ireland’s top lifeguards guaranteed exciting competition throughout the day. The closest competition was between Clare and Waterford in the team events, culminating in a very close finish in the Manikin relay where Clare edged ahead as the overall victors. A strong contingent from Belfast Olympia Lifesaving Club was always in contention. Best individual performances were demonstrated with 11 new National records achieved with which is very encouraging for the sport generally. The five new National Records were as follows: Event Time Name County Men 200M Obstacle swim 2.08.36 Joe Murphy Waterford Men 200M Obstacle relay 1.53.35 Clare Men’s Team Clare 100M manikin tow & fins 1.04.77 Adam McEvoy Clare 100M manikin Carry & fins 1.08.44 Trish Brennan Mayo 100M manikin Carry & fins 1.00.43 Kevin Murray Donegal 100M rescue medley 1.25.09 Sarah English Mayo 50M manikin carry 43.19 Sarah English Mayo 50M manikin carry 33.33 Adam McEvoy Clare 100M 4 x 25M manikin (R) 1.28.97 Clare Men’s Team Clare 200M Medley relay 1.51.18 Clare Boys Team Clare 200M Medley relay 2.05.79 Clare Girl’s Team Clare The events presented an entertaining and exciting day of sport designed to test the lifesaving skills, fitness and endurance of the country’s top and aspiring lifeguards. John Leech CEO of Irish Water Safety said “We are delighted to see such a healthy entry with Ireland’s premier Lifeguards setting a high standard early in the year, which bodes well for them when the best of this 200 compete at the European Championships later this year Results The Overall Winning County Senior Ladies Clare Senior Men Clare Overall Junior Winners Junior Girls Junior Boys Clare Clare Ends Media enquiries to John Leech Mobile 087-6789600 and Roger Sweeney 0876789601; Tel 091-564400; Fax 091-564700; www.iws.ie