Elite Athletes
Entries to the Elite races at the British Gas Great Swims for 2010 are on an invitation only basis. Athletes hoping to race should meet one or more of the below criteria.
- Athletes who have competed in FINA Openwater World Cup 10km or FINA Open Water Grand Prix during 2008-2010 seasons
- Athletes who have competed in FINA Openwater World Championships at 5km, 10km or 25km since 2006
- Athletes who have competed in FINA Pool World Championships since 2006
- Men under 16:15 LC for 1,500m achieved since 2008
- Women under 9:00 LC for 800m achieved since 2008
- Member of a British Swimming Squad 2009/2010
- Also considered will be members of home nations swimming Senior Squads 2009/2010 (i.e. Scotland, England and Wales)
Meeting the criteria does not guarantee entry to the Elite events and the Elite Manager’s decision is final. If you meet the above criteria please contact Elite Manager Andy Caine (andy.caine@nova-international.com ).
2009 British Gas Great North Swim Results
| Position |
Swimmer |
Time |
Swimmer |
Time |
| 1 |
Danil SEREBRENNIKOV (RUS) |
16.23 |
Nadine PASTOR (GER) |
18.14 |
| 2 |
Alexander STUDZINSKI (GER) |
16.23 |
Katy WHITFIELD (GBR) |
18.15 |
| 3 |
Tom ALLEN (GBR) |
16.26 |
Larisa ILCHENKO (RUS) |
18.16 |
| 4 |
Loic BRANDA (FRA) |
16.27 |
Keri-Anne PAYNE (GBR) |
18.17 |
| 5 |
Dan FOGG (GBR) |
16.46 |
Steffi BILLER (GER) |
18.18 |
| 6 |
Christian REICHERT (GER) |
16.49 |
Esther NUNEZ (ESP) |
18.23 |
| 7 |
Dave CARRY (GBR) |
17.01 |
Jennifer JACKSON (GBR) |
18.24 |
| 8 |
David DAVIES (GBR) |
17.04 |
Joanne JACKSON (GBR) |
18.27 |
| 9 |
Ross DAVENPORT (GBR) |
17.06 |
Alice McCALL (GBR) |
18.28 |
| 10 |
Richard STANNARD (GBR) |
17.07 |
Camilla FREDIANI (ITA) |
18.29 |
| 11 |
Damien BLAUM (ARG) |
17.11 |
Cassie PATTEN (GBR) |
18.31 |
| 12 |
Chris SUGGIT (GBR) |
17.46 |
Caitlin McCLATCHY (GBR) |
18.35 |
| 13 |
Andy BUSHELL (GBR) |
18.02 |
Sophie CASSON (GBR) |
19.43 |
| 14 |
Joe CANLAN-SHAW (GBR) |
18.03 |
Natalie MILNES (GBR) |
19.48 |
| 15 |
Grant TURNER (GBR) |
18.04 |
Eleanor JACKSON (GBR) |
19.49 |
| 16 |
Scott HATHAWAY (GBR) |
18.22 |
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| 17 |
Mark THRELTHORPE (GBR) |
18.24 |
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| 18 |
Matt BOWE (GBR) |
21.04 |
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| 19 |
Sam KAYE (GBR) |
23.56 |
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