Sheffield Hallam’s women’s swimming team remained undefeated in all of the races against the University of Sheffield in a morning full of determination and camaraderie.
Starting off strong with the 4x50m medley relay, Hallam powered ahead, securing gold, and finishing with an impressive time of 1:58.88.
The individual races followed on, with the gruelling 100m Individual medley with Hallam guaranteeing the win.
Uni of made a small comeback by finishing in third place in 100m breast, fly and free.
Despite Hallam’s across the board victories, the black and gold team’s spirits were high, with positivity radiating from the supporters and chants and cheers echoing across the pool.
The vibrant atmosphere was contagious and each and every race had the audience on the edge of their seats.
In the second half, Hallam dominated the 50m events, arriving in both first and second position in all four races, except 50m fly with Uni of’s Niamh Irwin stealing bronze.
Uni of’s swimmers’ efforts never went unnoticed, and their energy didn’t fluctuate, with other team members constantly cheering at the end of the pool for each other.
The competition came to a close with the 4x50m free relay, where the Hallam women accomplished their final win of the day, touching at 1:53.29.
The exhausted but proud Uni of team still managed a team jump, cannonball style, for one last group picture.
All competitors made their universities proud, however the swimmers who shone were Hallam’s Maddie Turner, coming in first position in three events and Hallam’s Liv Humphrey and Ellie Cookson, both securing two golds each.
Even with Hallam’s notorious beating the Uni of swimmers put up a good fight until the end.
Hallam took the win in swimming however Uni of remains in the lead for Varsity 2024; will we be crowned champions of Varsity for the 10th year running?
All Image Credits: Lily Taylor