Dyer conditions for Natasha who loses goggles but wins the trophy

Sgt Thomas Memorial Cup

Fresh and super fit from her trips to Africa, Natasha Dyer demonstrated her ability to swim and win without goggles today the Sgt Thomas Memorial Cup at the Serpentine. Natasha started with goggles, but lost her kit part way through the race. Regardless, she kept her gimlet on the finish line to take today's lovely trophy.

Natasha won the third race, and set the pace from early on. George who won the pre-start splash came second in the 110 yard dash. Race One was won by Shelly Ann ahead of Jaana and Jaki. Race 2 was won by Leanne ahead of Ben

The list of previous winners dating back to 1942 is here

Yours swimmingly

[Text: John Tierney  Pix: Mike Harris]