Swim club returns from Laurieton with a swag of medals

The team of 15 young swimmers and two parent swimmers had a great meet, not only beating the weather but coming away with six bronze, 12 silver and 12 gold medals.

Several members were attending their first carnival and everyone else managed a few personal bests.

Taree ASC were also successful in the freestyle relays with the 11 and over's placing third and the 10 and unders taking an early lead and maintaining first place for yet another Gold.

A special mention goes to Marcus Smith for being the seven year old boys age champion and to Mark Dew for winning his first medal in 35 years.

Taree also had two swimmers attend the Lambton Carnival on Sunday.