The talent and determination of members of Watford Swimming Club was rewarded with a haul of medals after they made quite a splash at the Regional Open Water Championships in Norfolk.

Despite facing varied weather conditions at picturesque Whitlingham Country Park in Norwich, including rain showers and the looming threat of storms, the club's open water squad proved their mettle against other competitors from the Swim England East Region.

The four challenging distances of 1k, 2k, 3k, and 5k were all swum throughout the day, each requiring its own blend of stamina, tactics and mental strength.

The standout performers from the Watford club displayed a high level of skill and determination to earn well-deserved recognition for their achievements.

Prisha Tapre demonstrated her prowess by securing a silver in Herts for the 3K distance and achieving a golden double in both Herts and the East Region for the 5K event.

Constantine Calliafas showcased his swimming finesse, qualifying for the Nationals by earning a gold in Herts and the East Region for the 2K distance.

Hugo Harley impressed the crowd with his strong performance, earning a gold medal in Herts for the 1K event.

Tom Gilbert's skill and determination saw him secure a silver in Herts for the 1K event, a feat matched by Esmee Hui.

Felipe Irvine's excellent swimming earned him a gold medal in Herts for the 2K distance.

William Harris showcased his capabilities with an outstanding performance, securing the gold medal in Herts for the challenging 3K distance. Moreover, he went on to claim another double gold in both Herts and the East Region for the 5K distance.

The success of the club’s open water squad – known as WOW for short – is attributable in part to the coaching and guidance of Jeremy Irvine.

The club's delighted open water coach said: "I am thrilled with the results; they are a great squad who have trained hard together at Denham waterski lake, plus we’ve had plenty of fun along the way."

The results are not only a testament to their individual abilities but also a reflection of the spirit of teamwork and camaraderie that prevails within the club.

The swimmers' dedication to their sport and their ability to support and motivate each other played a significant role in their impressive performances.