Newtown Swimming Club has basked in the glow of a successful medal haul this month following a memorable weekend in South Wales.

The club took a strong squad of emerging swimming talent to the Swim Wales Legends Meet held at the national pool in Swansea.

The prestigious event was contested over two days and attracted swimmers from across Wales.

Newtown’s squad impressed in the pool and returned home with an outstanding 35 medals while a host of swimmers also recorded new personal bests.

The Mid Wales club recorded 13 gold medals, 14 silver and eight bronze as its young squad underlined their potential and progress in the pool.