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PHOTO GALLERY: Pan-American Masters Championships


  • By Jen Blanco
  • | 4:00 a.m. June 11, 2013
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PHOTO GALLERY: Pan-American Masters Championships
The United States’ Lee Childs won the 200 IM for the 65-69 age group.
The United States’ Lee Childs won the 200 IM for the 65-69 age group.
The United States’ Shawn O’Leary races for home in the final 50 meters of the 200 IM.
The United States’ Shawn O’Leary races for home in the final 50 meters of the 200 IM.
Swim Atlanta’s Pam McClure warms up before the 50-meter breaststroke.
Swim Atlanta’s Pam McClure warms up before the 50-meter breaststroke.
Jack Gooding of the United States swam the opening leg of the 200 IM in 31.92 seconds.
Jack Gooding of the United States swam the opening leg of the 200 IM in 31.92 seconds.
Melissa Massey swims for Stingrays Masters Swimming in Georgia.
Melissa Massey swims for Stingrays Masters Swimming in Georgia.
Abilio Colina of Venezuela swims the backstroke leg of the 200 individual medley.
Abilio Colina of Venezuela swims the backstroke leg of the 200 individual medley.
Sarasota YMCA Sharks Masters swimmer Jonathan Fong competes in the 200 IM.
Sarasota YMCA Sharks Masters swimmer Jonathan Fong competes in the 200 IM.
The United States’ Ben Doyle, 55, swam four events at this year’s championships.
The United States’ Ben Doyle, 55, swam four events at this year’s championships.
Columbia’s Hugo La Roche, 69, finished the 200 IM in 4 minutes, 17.63 seconds.
Columbia’s Hugo La Roche, 69, finished the 200 IM in 4 minutes, 17.63 seconds.
Sarasota resident Laura Dissington has been swimming for the Sarasota YMCA Sharks Masters swim team since it began.
Sarasota resident Laura Dissington has been swimming for the Sarasota YMCA Sharks Masters swim team since it began.
Former Masters teammates Pam McClure and Melissa Massey caught up before the start of the 50-meter breaststroke.
Former Masters teammates Pam McClure and Melissa Massey caught up before the start of the 50-meter breaststroke.
Argentina’s Alan Gabriel Dominguez Laiz swam the 200 IM, the 200 breaststroke and the 200 backstroke.
Argentina’s Alan Gabriel Dominguez Laiz swam the 200 IM, the 200 breaststroke and the 200 backstroke.
Mexico’s Francisco J. Mercado swims the butterfly leg of the 200 IM.
Mexico’s Francisco J. Mercado swims the butterfly leg of the 200 IM.
Michael Boosin entered five events at this year’s championships.
Michael Boosin entered five events at this year’s championships.

 

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