22/09/2026
Lincoln Trident: Teaspoon Meet Report (Ponds Forge)
Lincoln Trident kicked off the new season in fantastic style at the high-level Teaspoon Meet at Ponds Forge, holding our own against top-tier visiting clubs from across the UK—including Manchester, Glasgow, and Newcastle.
Following just two weeks back in training, our swimmers delivered outstanding performances. While the primary focus of this meet wasn't about chasing specific times or personal bests, but rather seeing how our swimmers performed under pressure, the results were a brilliant bonus—including a phenomenal 75% Personal Best (PB) rate!
Team
Our brilliant squad of 12 swimmers representing Lincoln Trident included:
• Girls: Florence, Michelle, Holly D, Holly S, Skye, Summer, Esme, and Nina
• Boys: Francesco, Cameron, Elliot, and George
Key Takeaways & Highlights
• Performance Under Pressure: The core objective of the weekend was to test mental toughness and racing ex*****on under pressure against top-tier competition, and the squad rose to the challenge magnificently.
• Stellar PB Rate: Though secondary to race ex*****on, an incredible 75% of swims still resulted in new Personal Bests, showing just how sharp our squad is right out of the gate.
• Exceptional Technique: A massive positive from the weekend was the sharpness of our turns and underwater work when racing head-to-head.
• Competitive Edge: Despite the early stage of the season, our athletes stepped up to race fiercely against large, established regional clubs.
• Strong Foundation: This meet served as an ideal benchmark for where our squad stands at the start of the season, laying a solid groundwork for the months ahead.
Coach's Note: Well done to all our swimmers and coaches on a brilliant opening weekend. Seeing how well everyone handled the pressure so early in the season is the most exciting takeaway of all. Let's keep this momentum going!
T4L
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