THE Newport Primary Schools' Swimming Championships were hailed a success, with the setting of two new records.
Caerleon Endowed Junior beat last year's record in the girls' medley relay and St Mary's RC Primary beat a 1999 record in the boys' freestyle relay.
Mike Fitzgerald, PE advisor at Newport council, said: "It was an enjoyable afternoon, with all pupils supporting their teams positively and encouraging everybody right to the end of their swims.
"It was a nice atmosphere, with pupils well behaved and good sportsmanship being demonstrated by all the schools participating.
"It was very pleasing to see the five trophies being won by five different schools, after some very close races and two new records being set.
"It was also pleasing to see schools who have not entered before doing so well."
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