St Ives swimmer Chloe Butler chalked up success in her first national finals.

Chloe took part in the event held at Corby, and in the 200 metres breast stroke event, she qualified as tenth seed. She also finished in eighth position in the senior final achieving a new life-time best swim of 2.33.93.

"This was, a great result with even more future promise to come from Chloe who is a great credit and role model at St Ives Swimming Club," said Andy Hunter from the club.