Famous Faces

An eleven year old Mark Foster at the Age Group National Championships in 1981. Coached by Pam Higgs, Mark won the 100 and 200m Freestyle, the 100m Backstroke, the 100m Butterfly and the 200m Individual Medley.

A ten year old Mark Foster together with Mike and Pam Higgs holding the Wilkinson Sword trophy he won at Redbridge in 1980.

Mark Foster. Multi world record holder and former member of BOSS Swim Squad.

Fifteen year old Sarah Hardcastle holding her silver and bronze medals won for the 400m and 800m freestyle respectively at the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 1984. In the photo Sarah is surrounded by young admiring BOSS swimmers outside Warrior Square pool.

Sarah Hardcastle and coach Mike Higgs at the Esso Competition in Monteal in 1985. Both were part of a 30+ strong English team.

Lorraine Banks, a BOSS 800m swimmer who was selected for the Great Britain Squad at 14 years of age.

Photo of Jackie Willmott taken at Southend?s Warrior Square pool during a presentation evening in 1985.

Jackie Willmott talks to the Queen who presented with her bronze medal won in the 800m freestyle at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane.