Category Archives: short course yards

Bremerton YMCA’s Meyer breaks Dana Kirk fly record

Bremerton YMCA Swim Team’s Aziza Meyer set a 8-Under 100-yard butterfly team and league record last weekend at the Age Group Invite at Curtis High School in Tacoma.

Meyer’s record was 1 minute, 28.17 seconds.

The previous record was held by Olympian Dana Kirk, a Bremerton and Stanford University graduate who swam at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece. Kirk’s record was set in 1993 in 1:31.19.

Kirk sent Meyer an autographed picture and congratulations on breaking the record.

Also, you can find results of the meet here, which included swimmers from Bainbridge Island Swim Team, Port Townsend Swim Team and Bangor Trident Swim Team.

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NCAA approves sprint medley, synchronized diving

On Thursday, the NCAA announced five new rule changes for the 2015-16 men’s and women’s collegiate swimming and diving seasons.

You can read the full story at swimswam.com, but here’s a quick rundown on the major changes;

  • Synchronized diving approved for dual and invitational meets to replace any springboard or platform event.
  • Backstroke starting wedges approved
  • 100 IM approved for inclusion at conference championship meets
  • Removing requirement to separate hands before taking dolphin kick on breaststroke pullout
  • Requirement for allowing strobe lights for deaf or hearing-impaired swimmers.

 

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BISC’s Markow sets club record at OAC March Madness meet

Bainbridge Island Swim Club’s Aron Markow, 12, set a club record in the 50-yard breaststroke March 7-8 at the OAC March Madness Meet in East Bremerton.

Markow’s time of 28.65 seconds puts him fifth in the country for his age group, 11-to-12 year old, and into 10th place in the 100 breaststroke in one minute, 3.85 seconds.

Sean Markow, 10, won all 10 of his individual events and was part of the 10U medley and freestyle relays that also won.

Bainbridge won the team event with a score of 995. Poulsbo Piranhas finished second (676), followed by Olympic Aquatic Club (605.5). Bangor Trident Swim Team finished eighth (57).

Here’s a link to find the full results from the meet.

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Locals fare well at PNS Champs

There are some local swimmers I wanted to mention who swim for Tacoma Swim Club that competed at the Pacific Northwest Swimming Short Course Championships Dec. 18-21 at KCAC in Federal Way.

Tyler Stewart of Silverdale, 10, qualified for every event offers for his age and out of the six individual events, Stewart medaled in all of them — fourth in the 50 free, third in the 500 free, fifth in the 50 breast, sixth in the 100 breast, third in the 100 IM, and third in the 200 IM. He also swam in two relays, in which the team earned ribbons, and has earned six regional times.

Stewart’s brother, Curtis, 9, also earned two individual ribbons and two relay ribbons.

Here’s the link to check out how all our local swimmers fared. The season is somewhat quiet with a handful of January challenge meets before the 39th Washington Open Jan. 15.  The Washington State YMCA Championships are slated for Jan. 31. The schedule heats up again in the spring with the Speedo Championship Series March 15, NWAG Regionals March 22, and the Spring Divisional Championships March 29.

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Adrian rattles own American record at Oklahoma Pro-Am

Bremerton’s Nathan Adrian came close to breaking his own American record in the 50-yard freestyle Saturday at the Oklahoma Elite Pro-Am.

Adrian touched the wall in 18.67 seconds, just off his record of 18.66, to earn $5,000 for the win. Josh Schneider was second in 18.96. Adrian was second in the 200 freestyle on Friday. He will compete in the 100 free Sunday.

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Adrian second in 200 free at Oklahoma Pro-Am

Bremerton’s Nathan Adrian was a close second to Dax Hill in the 200-yard freestyle at the Oklahoma Elite Pro-Am on Friday, hosted by the American Energy Swim Club in Edmonds.

Hill touched the wall in 1 minute, 33.15 seconds to claim the $5,000 winners check. Adrian was right behind in 1:33.18.

Adrian is also scheduled to swim in the 50 free on Saturday and the 100 free on Sunday. Prelims are at 8:30 a.m. (CST) and finals are at 5 p.m.

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Adrian at Oklahoma Pro-Am this week

Nathan Adrian will compete this week in the 23rd Oklahoma Elite Pro-Am short-course meet this week in Edmond, Oklahoma. Adrian is seeded first in the 50 freestyle (Saturday) and 100 freestyle (Sunday) and third in the 200 freestyle (Friday). The meet prelims begin at 8:30 a.m. (CT) and 5 p.m. for finals.

The meet is offering $5,000 for individual winners, with $60,000 available total.

And in case you missed it, here’s a link on freestyle technique (body positioning) from Nathan.

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Junior Nationals at KCAC, Federal Way

I checked out the first couple days of the USA Swimming Junior Nationals online and so far haven’t seen any local swimmers competing.

That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t check out the meet if you have the chance. It continues through Saturday. Some of the top young talent will be in the pool and those kids are good at dropping times right and left. I wouldn’t be surprised if a national age-group record is set.

 

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Results available from Divisional meet held at OAC

With the majority of our swimmers participating in the Pacific Northwest Division 4 meet at Olympic Aquatic Club last weekend, it would take me much too long to mention everyone. So, I’m going to hit on a few highlights and then tell you you can find the results at the pns.org website.

Several swimmers pulled down multiple wins. For girls, Kira Crane of Olympic Aquatic Club won the 50 backstroke, 50 butterfly, 100 Individual Medley in the 13 and over category. Jaine Macias of Port Angeles Swim Club won the 100 back, 200 fly and 200 IM while Carter Juskevich of PASC picked up wins in the 50 breast and 200 breast.

In the 11-12 category, Kira Ashmore of OAC won the 200 back and 100 fly.

For boys, Ian Stefanski of Poulsbo Piranhas Swim Team earned wins in the 9-year-old 50 back and 50 breast. Bainbridge Island Swim Club’s Collin Bushey was first in the 50 fly and 50 back in the 10-year-old category. In the 11-12, PPST’s Jesse Johnston won the 200 back and 100 back. And ross Burchell of OAC won the 50 breast and 100 IM in the 13 and over category.

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