Sports Performance of the Month

            July 2008 - Vicki Thompson Open Water Swimming

 

Vicki Thompson has been recognised by Barrow Borough Sports Council for her sporting achievement, by winning July’s Performance of the Month Award. In the picture Vicki can be seen receiving his certificate from Glyn Roberts, vice chair of Barrow Borough Sports Council and a £50 cheque from Fred Chatfied, of Furness Heating Components Ltd (award sponsors).

In July, Vicki successfully swam the English Channel. Vicki arrived in France after completing the 21 mile swim in 15 hours, 10 minutes. The 40-year-old in believed to be the first Barrovian to have swum the channel crossing.

 

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We receive many nominations each month, however, we would still welcome more. So if you know of any individual, group, team or club who have achieved something special, please nominate them. If it's an individual they need to live in the Borough, and if they are a group, club or team they need to be located within the Borough

Nominations can be made online on the nominations page and must be received by 12 noon on the first day of the following month. Forms can also be obtained from the Evening Mail Sports Desk.