National swimming success for NULC student

A swimmer from Newcastle-under-Lyme College (NULC) has achieved a silver medal in a national competition.

Sam Edwards, aged 18 from Brown Edge competed at the English Schools Swimming Association (ESSA) national finals on the 29 and 30 October 2010.

Sam said: “Individually I competed in the 200m Freestyle relay, where I won the silver medal. Overall the division that I competed with finished second overall after coming in fourth place last year.”

The Elite Sports Performance Programme (ESPP) was introduced by the College as part of the NULC Academy of Sport to allow talented athletes to continue with their academic studies, while training and competing to the highest level. The ESPP is open to students who have represented the county or above in a chosen sport within the last academic year.

He continued: “Being part of the ESPP ensures that I have the training and support that I need to succeed at this level.”

Trevor Humphreys, Academy of Sport Manager at the College, said:” Sam has worked extremely hard to get physically fit for the competition and his success is testament to his hard work and dedication.”