Congratulations to Mark Fabik who won the 2011 Winter Series. The trophy was presented to Mark by Sean Kelly and the Kelly family.
Whilst Kevin had to settle for second prize today, he arguably had first prize in the very recent birth of his daughter Eve. Congratulations.
The battle for third place was intense with just a single point separating third from fourth. Andy Deeley took third just ahead of Ana Mavra, the youngest competitor in this year's series.
Andrew Fuller was fifth, Ming Walker sixth with Angela Johnson taking seventh place.
Fabik was not the first handicapper to win the Winter Challenge cup, however he was surprised that Bobby Baxter, tomorrow's Secret Santa hadn't swam as he had accumulated many points from a consistent series.
The Winter Challenge Cup was first presented by B.G. Fettes M.M.M.S.M in 1957 when the race was won by Tommy Bisset. Bill Deeley had a triple victory in 1972, 1973 and 1988. Alan Lacy, a member of Serps since 1948, won the trophy in 1997. Other current members who won the trophy include Norman Jones, Mike Olizar, John Reid, Tony Cleaver, Alan Nash and Gordon Brodie.
If I've left any names out, please let me know.
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