As part of a five strong RAF Swimming team, two of whom were reservists, AS1 Matt Holland entered 5 individual swimming events at the Masters Championships netting an impressive haul of 2 golds and 2 silvers.
AS1 Holland, 25, from Wolverhampton, is a logistician with 605 Squadron RAuxAF based at RAF Cosford. He said; “I love the opportunities that being in the reserves gives me, I have learnt a lot that I can use in my day job but have also had the chance to travel and take part in sport like these Championships.
“Being able to meet and compete with Regular counterparts means that when I am mobilised or go away on operations, I will already have built up some great friendships.”
The World Aquatics Masters saw individuals from across the world compete in 10 days of swimming, diving, water polo and artistic swimming disciplines. Masters Swimming sees competitors from 25 to 100+ compete in age specific categories with entry times adjusted for these groups.
RAF Swimming Association President, Group Captain Anne-Marie Houghton, who also competed at the event added: “Masters Swimming is a very inclusive event and suitable for all ages. To be able to share this journey with AS1 Holland and to allow our reservists the same opportunities as regulars makes me proud of everything RAF Swimming is trying to achieve."
