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Duel in the Pool

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA Wave Runners held their 2nd annual Duel in the Pool swim meet June 13.


  • By Jen Blanco
  • | 1:06 p.m. June 29, 2015
  • East County
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The Lakewood Ranch YMCA Wave Runners held their 2nd annual Duel in the Pool swim meet June 13. 

About 55 members of the swim team participated in the meet, which helped raise money for the YMCA’s scholarship fund. Following the meet, swimmers and their families enjoyed a team cookout. 

Contact Jen Blanco at [email protected]. 

Nine-year-old Abby Loefgren won her heat of the 100-yard freestyle.
Nine-year-old Abby Loefgren won her heat of the 100-yard freestyle.
Jessica Greene completes the final lap of the 100-yard freestyle.
Jessica Greene completes the final lap of the 100-yard freestyle.
Luke Morris also swims for Braden River High.
Luke Morris also swims for Braden River High.
Elliot Santaella completes the butterfly portion of his 100-yard individual medley.
Elliot Santaella completes the butterfly portion of his 100-yard individual medley.
Katelynn Coons swam the 100-yard individual medley.
Katelynn Coons swam the 100-yard individual medley.
Abby Loefgren swam the 100-year freestyle and the 100 IM.
Abby Loefgren swam the 100-year freestyle and the 100 IM.
Phoebe Duval swims the breaststroke leg of the 100-yard individual medley.
Phoebe Duval swims the breaststroke leg of the 100-yard individual medley.
Isabella Ortiz swam the 100-yard individual medley for the green team.
Isabella Ortiz swam the 100-yard individual medley for the green team.

 

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