On Sunday 21st February, Barton AC's Brian O'Neil competed in the 50-59 age category in the English Indoor Rowing Championships.

Brian won in a personal best time of 6.38 minutes - only 0.3 of a second off the British Record in the age group.

He was well supported by his family and fellow members of Barton AC.

Barton coach Paul Toole added 'Brian will break the British record at the British Championships later in the year.'