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SWIMMING - Wilkes wins silver at World Aquatics Masters Championships

Aaron Sutcliffe 13th Mar, 2024 Updated: 14th Mar, 2024   0

REDDITCH Swimming Club captain Paul Wilkes won silver competing at the World Aquatics Masters Championships in Doha, Qatar.

Wilkes claimed silver in the 200m butterfly event in a time 2 minutes 10.28 seconds as he set a new British record in his age group.

And he also set a new British record for his age group in the 100m butterfly as he finished fifth on his birthday in a time of 58.44 secs.

Upon his return to training at the club, Wilkes received a guard of honour from fellow Redditch members.