Braintree and Bocking Swimming Club ladies’ captain, Isabella Salthouse and Jordan Rudge shone at sessions six and seven of the Essex County Age Group Championships in Basildon.

Salthouse, who is 16, gained a gold medal in her 400 metre freestyle and also competed in the finals of the 100m freestyle and 100m butterfly, while 14-year-old Rudge produced a massive personal best (PB) in winning his 100m breaststroke.

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