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Lincoln boys set records at state championship meet
[AUG.
5, 2002]
The Lincoln Gator Swim Club
has had a great year. Numerous swimmers from the age group team beat
team records both last (short course) season and from the opening of
this (long course) season. Two team members, Sam Wood and Brennan
Elsas, continued breaking team records this past weekend as they
competed in the Illinois championships in Lincolnshire. Only the top
swimmers in the state of Illinois attend this meet. Swimmers compete
in events in which they have achieved Junior Olympic times during
the current season.
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Both Sam and Brennan competed in the
events for boys 10 and under. Though Brennan falls into the 8 and
under category, that age group is not offered at the state
championship level, so he was competing as a 10 and under. Sam
earned an eighth-place medal for his 100 fly, also breaking the 10
and under team record in that event. Brennan broke two of his own
records in the 8 and under division, in the 200 IM and 100 fly.
Congratulations to both Sam and Brennan, all the Gators, their
coaches and supportive parents on a great season with lots of
achievements!
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Gator placings
for boys 10 and
under
Sam Wood
100 free, 23rd, 1:17.58
200 IM, 24th, 3:19.22
50 free, 27th 35.82
100 fly, 8th, 1:29.03
(team record)
200 free, 28th, 2:53.16
Brennan
Elsas
100 free, 29th, 1:19.57
200 IM, 27th, 3:23.72
(team record, 8 and under)
50 free, 35th, 37.19
100 fly, 25th, 1:38.61 (team record, 8
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Ozzie Smith was the only player inducted to the Hall of Fame on
Sunday as well. I didn’t get to catch his acceptance speech, but
friends said it was hilarious and a wonderful moment… and some of
those guys are Cubs fans!
Lance Armstrong won his fourth Tour de France. He just must be the
biggest stud in that sport.
Didn’t see much of the
men’s golf tourneys this weekend, but the women’s play was
outstanding. I believe Park won in a sudden death playoff. Kelli
Kuhene fizzled the last two days, and Annika almost came back to win
again. I really recommend that you go out and see these ladies play
when they come to Springfield. It’s worth the price of admission!
[Jeff
Mayfield]
[July 22 Mutterings: "Summer
ramblings..."] |
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