Lauren Parsons, aged 16, from Leatherhead Swimming Club, was the winner of the SE Region’s 1500m open water championships at Southsea.

She completed the swim in a PB of 20min 20.99s.

Sid Howes, 14, was runner-up in the Mens 3k open water event on the same day.

He completed the swim in 36.08.95, a great result especially as it was his first open water event.