Dolphins of the Week
Week of June 7, 2026
Rylah Shelton, 9, is not only new to the Dolphins this summer, but new to competitive swimming entirely. She comes to practice every day eager to learn, and has quickly mastered the technique of all four strokes, having completed her first breaststroke event this week. She works hard every day with a big smile and a great attitude. Last week she recorded 3 personal best times -- including her first 25 fly -- and this week she did it again! In addition to her first breaststroke race, she set personal records in both the 25 free and the 25 back. Now she is fully prepared for the IM. Way to go Rylah!
Davis Bolt is already an experienced Dolphin at 12, now in his 8th year on the team. He is a role model of a dedicated swimmer, attending practice regularly and always swimming at or near the front of his lane. He is part of a group of close friends who love the sport and support each other, and just about every week Davis sets personal records. This week he did so in all of his events, starting with a new 50 free best and continuing with a drop in the 100 IM. He finished off a great meet with a new best by almost 3 seconds in the 50 fly. Keep up the great work, Davis -- we're counting on you! Week of May 31, 2026
Sisters Nora and Louisa Wright, 9 and 8, came into this week's meet on a mission. Starting the season with great attitudes and hard work in their respective practices, they've both gradually improved their strokes and their speed. This week they showed off the results with six personal records between them! Nora dropped almost a second from her previous best in the 25 free, and then completed the 100 IM for the first time ever. Even so, she saved the best for last -- a 25 second drop in the 50 free! Not to be outdone, Louisa cut 0.61 herself in the 25 free, and then almost 3 seconds in the 25 breast, finishing with an amazing personal best by 20 seconds in the 50 free. Wow! Keep up the great work, Nora and Louisa!
Ross Turner is 9 and in his second year on the Dolphin team. He has a great attitude in practice, and is usually the first swimmer to arrive early in the morning. He has focused on improving his technique throughout the season, and his three personal best times this week demonstrated the results. His 25 free produced a best time by 1.69 seconds to begin the meet. He followed that with a drop of over 4 seconds in the 50 free. Last, he finished the 25 back 0.2 second faster than ever before. Next up, he's going to tackle that breaststroke kick. You can do it, Ross!
Week of May 24, 2026
Addie Popat is 10 and on the way to a breakout season with the Dolphins. A hard worker in practice with a great attitude and focus on improving all of her strokes, she already recorded two personal records in the first week of the season. Then she topped herself with three more huge time drops this week. The meet began for her with a 25 breast 11 seconds faster than her previous best. Not to be outdone, she followed that with a drop of nearly 14 seconds in the 50 free. A new personal best by 1.27 in the 25 fly finished her individual events. The Ironman Award is the next thing to check off, along with lots of other accomplishments. We're proud of you Addie!
Crawford Carpenter, who turned 8 years old today, celebrated the eve of his birthday in fine style. A second year Dolphin, he flew through his individual events at a speed that definitely could have blown out lots of birthday candles. Competing in his first meet of the season, he got things started with a nice personal best by 2.7 seconds in the 25 free. Next up was an amazing best time by 21.75 seconds in the 50 free. Not finished yet, he recorded a blistering 25 back time, 8.24 seconds faster than ever before. Amazing job, Crawford! Happy Birthday!
Week of May 17, 2026
Lucie Snow, 8, helped to get the Dolphin season off to a very fast start this week. A hard worker who loves swimming and loves her team, she dropped an amazing amount of time in setting three personal records at the opening meet. First came a personal best by 3.62 seconds in the 25 free. In the 50 free she improved by 6.33 seconds, and she finished up with another 3.56 second drop in the 25 backstroke. We are so excited to see the wonderful things she'll do this season. Way to go Lucie!
Johnny Long is 9 and already one of the liveliest and most engaged swimmers in the 9-10 practices. He comes every day ready to both work hard and have a lot of fun with his friends. He listens carefully to his coaches and tries his hardest at all times. That effort paid off in our first meet as he notched three new personal bests. In the 25 free he dropped 2 sections from his previous record, and followed that up with a 3.44 second cut in the 50 free. Saving the best for last, his 25 back time was 4.15 seconds faster than he'd ever swum before. Great job Johnny!
Week of July 6, 2025
Lucy Horak, 10, had a marvelous and memorable season for the Dolphins this summer. During our dual meets and Divisionals she achieved 10 personal best times during her swims, and made it to Championships for the first time ever. At that meet, she set yet another personal record by dropping a third of a second in the 25 breaststroke. At a home meet earlier in the season, she delivered the most soulful rendition of the national anthem that you will ever hear from a 10-year-old. Thank you for a wonderful season in many ways, Lucy!
Tanner Maxwell is 8 and already a three year veteran of the Dolphin team, and his third season was a fantastic one that ended on a high note. He qualified for Championships for the first time ever in two events, and took full advantage. In the 25 backstroke he shaved 2.5 seconds off of his personal best time to get things started. And shortly after that he cut almost 3 full seconds from his butterfly time. Great things are ahead for him on the team. Amazing job, Tanner!
Week of June 29, 2025
Lucy Carter, 10, is wrapping up a very successful first year on the Dolphins. At Divisionals she did a terrific job, recording two personal best times. She cut more than 2 seconds from her previous best in the 100 IM, and two-thirds of a second in the 25 breaststroke. She has been dedicated all season long, quietly working hard and listening to her coaches at every practice. That dedication was on display during this holiday week of optional practices. Lucy attended every day and both worked hard and enjoyed the fun sets and relays. Thank you for a great season Lucy!
Brooks Yurkovich is 5 and a great story for our team already. He began the season as a Guppy and did a wonderful job, learning his strokes and showing lots of team spirit. He did so well that his coaches promoted him to the "big" Dolphin team for our last dual meet -- in which he did a fantastic job in the 25 free. When the invitation went out to the whole team to join optional holiday week practices, he enthusiastically continued his Dolphin season, attending each practice during the week. His dedication promises many great years to come as a Dolphin. Great job Brooks!
Week of June 22, 2025
Emme Blume, 8, was indisputably one of the stars of the Divisionals meet for the Dolphins -- leading the 10&unders in an exciting second day comeback to win the Metcalf Cup. She had a great meet overall, but the highlight was an amazing 100 IM early in the meet, in which she dropped almost 5 seconds from her personal best time on the way to winning the event out the the #3 seed. Her swim not only helped to close the point gap, but rallied the whole team. It was a special moment to be long remembered. Later in the meet, she also cut almost 2 seconds from her personal record in the 25 butterfly and took 2nd place. She also placed 3rd in the 25 free and won the high point award for her age group. We are excited for more excellence in the pool from Emme for many years to come. Fantastic job, Emme!
Owen Foldenauer is 8 and already a Devenger veteran in his fifth year on the team. It would be almost impossible to top his performance in Divisionals, where he notched new personal best times in all of his events. He began with an unbelievable 26 second drop in his 100 IM, coming out of nowhere to take 6th place overall. Next he cut almost 3 seconds from his best in the 25 breast, taking 2nd place overall. Finally, he set a new personal best by 6.5 seconds in the 50 free to bring 5th place points to the Dolphins. He was a key contributor to the team's comeback on the second day to win the White Division Metcalf Cup, earning high point honors along the way. The future is very bright! Amazing job, Owen!
Mary Wright, 12, is new to the Dolphins this year and we are sure glad to have her on the team! She quietly goes about the business of improving every day in practice, working hard on both technique and speed. During a very long day under the boiling sun at Divisionals, she was at her best. Three swims -- three personal best times. In the 50 free she cut .07 from her previous best. Then took off almost 2 seconds in the 50 breast. Finishing strong, she cut .36 in the 50 back. With versatility as her hallmark, Mary is set to follow her debut season with great swims for years to come. Great job Mary!
Sawyer Edwards, 12, has been recording excellent swims for our team for 8 years now. He works as hard as anyone else on the team to improve, and the results show it. Over the course of the season, he recorded 13 personal best times in his 18 swims. Three of those came during Divisionals to help the Dolphins claim the Metcalf Cup for White Division. His stellar day began when he cut over half a second in his specialty, the 50 breast. He then continued to cut over 3.5 seconds in the 50 back, and then another .12 in the 50 fly. It was a memorable performance under pressure. Keep up the great work Sawyer!Week of June 15, 2025
Rose Edwards, 8, already feels like a veteran Dolphin in her fifth year on the team. She never missed practice or meets, and works hard all the time. Steady improvement is her calling card, with personal bests accomplished in just about every meet. She was a star in our final dual meet of this season, setting a new personal best in all of her individual events. A drop of 2/3 of a second in the 25 free started her night. A new best in 25 breaststroke followed. Saving the best for last, she shaved almost 7 seconds from her 50 freestyle best time. With Divisionals coming up, we are looking forward to even more best times. Wonderful job, Rose!
Vann Carter is 9 and and an experienced swimmer in his first year on the Dolphins. We are looking forward to many more years, as he has done a great job so far. In practice every day he works as hard as he can, often competing to lead his lane. He is very engaged with his coaches and asks a lot of questions. His all-out approach to swimming led to a great performance this week. His night began by cutting a quarter second from his best 25 free time. He followed this by cutting almost 4 seconds from his 100 IM personal record, and then an amazing 9.59 seconds cut from his 50 free time. Ironman in your first year on the team -- great job Vann!
Week of June 8, 2025
Sophia Beltakis, 10, has been consistently excellent this season, and had a fantastic meet for the Dolphins this week. She is early for practice every day and arrives with a smile and a great attitude. Her dedication paid off in a big way with three personal best times. First she cut over 12 seconds in the 100 IM. She followed this with close to a 1 second drop in the 50 free. She still wasn't done as she finished the meet with a new personal best by 8.75 seconds in the 50 fly, in the process wrapping up the Ironman Award for this season. We're excited to see what she does at Divisionals. Way to go Sophia!
William Dather is 11 and already a five year veteran of the Dolphin team. He is peaking at just the right time this season. He has worked hard this summer to improve both his technique and his stamina, and his times are dropping as a result. This week he set three new personal best times, starting with an amazing 13.15 second drop in the 100 IM. He followed this by cutting over a half second in the 50 breast, his specialty. Then he wrapped up the meet with a best time by almost 3 seconds in the 50 back. We are looking forward to continued excellence in our final dual meet and at Divisionals. Amazing job William!Week of June 1, 2025
Amelia Keaton, 10, is on a roll in 2025 for the Dolphins. She is laser-focused on perfecting her technique and has been a cheerful friend to all in her age group. She has swum 9 individual events this season so far and has remarkably accomplished personal best times in 8 of those swims. This week she notched three of them, while clinching the Ironman Award for this season. She started with an incredible 18 second drop in the 100 IM. Then she followed this by shaving .73 from her previous best in the 50 breaststroke, and finished her night with a 3.34 second time drop in the 25 butterfly. We can't wait to see what she'll do in the upcoming meets including Divisionals. Awesome job, Amelia!
Quincy Wood, 14, is a tireless worker in practice and a dedicated teammate to the other Dolphins. He is meticulous about finishing even the most challenging sets, and his hard work is evident in his meet performance. This week he stood out particularly in the 100 IM, setting a new personal record by more than 8 seconds. He did the same in the 100 free, cutting 3.86 from his previous best time. With the Ironman Award now in hand, he'll set his focus on the remaining meets and Divisionals with a plan to keep dropping time. Keep up the great work, Quincy! Week of May 25, 2025
Chandler Johnson, 10, has really gotten the attention of her coaches in the last two weeks. She has been showing all the signs of becoming a consistent lane leader in practice, and has recorded dominant swims for two straight meets now. In her first meet she notched personal records in all of her events, and followed that up with three more best times this week! After cutting almost 2 seconds in the 25 free last week, she cut another .34 this week. Then she took over 3 seconds off in the 100 IM, and almost 4 seconds in the 50 free. Two great meets back to back have us looking forward to the great things she'll do for the rest of the season. Keep up the great attitude and effort, Chandler!
Oliver Deery, 8, has been working hard every day in his practices, and that dedication is paying off big time. In our first meet he swam the 25 free, 50 free, and 25 fly, all with personal best times. Then this week he topped himself -- cutting another .01 in the 25 free, before completing his first-ever 25 breast, and wrapping up the night with a personal best by 7 seconds in the 25 back. Six swims, six best times! Combined with a great attitude and a focus on perfecting all of his strokes, great things are in store. Fantastic job, Oliver! Week of May 18, 2025
Magnolia McClaran is 12, in her fourth year on the Dolphins, and busting out as a star for the Dolphins. With her commitment to lane-leading hard work every day in practice, as well as to off-season swimming has come tremendous results. In our first meet, she posted eye-popping times, all personal bests. She started with a 3.46 second drop in the 50 free, continued with a cut of 8.10 seconds in the 100 IM, and then outdid herself with a personal best by 10.65 seconds in the 100 free. Fantastic job, Magnolia!
Micah Golob, 12, is already having a breakout season for the Dolphins, even after just one meet. Now a year-round swimmer, he came into the season driven to succeed -- pacing his teammates regularly in practice and challenging himself to improve every day. His time results in our first meet were extraordinary. First he dropped 6.11 seconds in the 50 free, then took 8.49 seconds off of his best in the 100 IM. Finally, he shaved almost 3 seconds from he best 50 fly time. Great things are in store. Keep it up, Micah!Week of May 11, 2025
Maggie Longshore, 9, is ready and raring to go for the season after a fantastic two weeks of training. She has been early to every practice and has shown a great attitude. She has been focusing on her stroke drills, starts, and finishes, and is looking sharp in every aspect. She bring high energy and a big smile every day -- even though she doesn't think that her coach is very good at capping... It's going to be a great season for sure. Keep up the great work, Maggie!
Logan Keaton is 7 and in his second year as a Dolphin. Greatness is in his future! In his first two weeks of practice he hasn't missed a day and has been working hard on his technique in preparation for the swim meet to start next week. He has been doing such a great job that his coach frequently asks him to demonstrate various skills during practice. He is going to achieve tons of best times starting next week. Great job Logan!Week of July 1, 2024
Ella Zimmerman, 11, finished the season on an incredibly high note, achieving three new personal records in the last dual meet, and two more at Divisionals. This week she could have just relaxed, but instead chose to attend optional practices all week long -- even joined by her dad for Parent Practice on Tuesday! Ella's team spirit, clever workouts designed for the coaches, and steady supply of Cherry Coke Zero make her an invaluable member of the Dolphins. Thank you for a great season and a fun week of team bonding, Ella!
Caleb Carroll is 7 and destined to be a successful Dolphin swimmer for many years to come. He showcased his dedication by attending all of this week's optional practices, and even brought his mom to join him one day as an added bonus! This dedication was on display all season, as he set numerous personal best times, including two in his last dual meet before unfortunately becoming ill for Divisionals. We are glad he was able to bounce back and join us for this special week of holiday practices. Great job Caleb!Week of June 24, 2024
Nora Hart, 8, rose to the occasion dramatically at Divisionals. First she completed the Ironman Award with a successful 100 IM. Then she shaved 2.14 seconds from her personal best in the 50 free, and another 2.23 seconds in the 25 back. This amazing performance follows a season of hard work leading to consistent best times, all with a big smile and cheerful attitude at all times. 
McClain Durham, 9, always has a great time with his friends in his practice lane. While having fun the work hard and push each other. McClain's improvement has been dramatic recently, and Divisionals was a showcase for him, with three new lifetime bests. He began with a 1.10 second drop in the 25 free, then cut off 2 seconds in the 50 free, and finally achieved a 0.36 second drop in the 25 butterfly. An incredible performance! 
Charlie Tilson, 13, had a similarly excellent performance on day 2 of Divisionals, capping his first season as a competitive swimmer with great success. Every time he stepped up to the block he turned in a dominant new personal best. After cutting 1 second in the 50 free, he lowered his 50 breast standard by 1.63 seconds. Not finished by a longshot, he set a new standard by an amazing 11.79 seconds in the 100 free. What a meet! We are so proud of you, McClain and Charlie!
Week of June 17, 2024
Violet Stull, 9, is one of the most dedicated and hard working swimmers on the Dolphins. She loves competing and dropping time and works really hard to do so, pushing herself to make every interval in practice no matter how challenging. All season she has been dropping time and this week was no exception. She started by setting a personal best by 2.30 seconds in the 50 free, and followed that up with shaving almost 2 seconds in butterfly. We are excited to see what you can do at Divisionals, Violet!
The Yoder brothers (James, 8, Will, 6, and Sam, 6) are new to swimming and new to the Dolphin team. Needless to say, they have taken to the sport like ducks to... you know. This week they pulled off the impressive feat of collectively swimming 9 individual races and notching 8 personal best times -- James in the 25 and 50 free and 25 backstroke, Will in the same three events, and Sam in the 50 free and 25 back. It is exciting to have that kind of talent and improvement all in one family on the Dolphins. Great job, James, Will, and Sam!Week of June 10, 2024
Peyton Boggs, 9, is in her first year with the 9-10 practice regimen, and has been working incredibly hard. She swims in the fastest practice lane, and never, ever complains. She attacks even the most challenging sets with determination, and always finishes them. Always with a cheerful smile and a great attitude. She is amazingly coachable! Throughout the season her personal best times have been dropping at every meet. This week was special not only for a new personal best in the 25 free, but for a first ever race in the 100 IM. With that, Peyton saw her hard work pay off again with completion of the Ironman Award. Great things will keep happening for you, Peyton!
Andrew Slashinski, 9, has been working to perfect all of his strokes in hopes of soon completing the 100 IM in competition. He listens carefully in practice and tries to do everything his coaches suggest, and even put in the extra effort in private lessons. He loves being on the team and making a contribution, and we love having him. He made huge strides towards his goals this week, successfully completing the 25 breast and the 25 fly, both for the first time! On top of that, he recorded a personal best in the 25 back by 0.23. You've got this, Andrew!Week of June 3, 2024
Beckett Campbell, 8, is serving notice that she is a rising star on the Dolphins. She has competed in 9 individual events so far this season, and achieved personal best times in 8 of them. That includes an amazing 14 second drop in the 100 IM this week, along with a 1 second drop in the 25 back. She has already earned our team's Ironman award with ease, and has her sights set on even greater success. Even more appreciated is her fantastic, cheerful attitude, and huge bear hugs when reporting her times to the coach. Wonderful job, Beckett!
Bennett Foldenauer, 9, is a leader by example in the 9-10 age group, working hard on every set in practice, and always competing to be first in his lane. He stands out among a wonderfully large group of swimmers with his dedicated focus on improving all of his strokes. As a result, he has already earned the Devenger Ironman award for the season, and notched three personal records in the dual meet this week. First he dropped 5 seconds in the 25 breast, then shaved off almost 3 seconds in the 50 free, and finished with a 3.31 second drop in his 25 butterfly. Keep up the good work, Bennett!Week of May 27, 2024
Three girls share Dolphin of the Week honors this week , having far more in common than each being 8 years old. Each of these athletes notched personal record times in all three of their individual events this week and last week. They all have great attitudes, work incredibly hard, and are wonderful teammates. And just for fun, they are also all from long-term Devenger families, with parents, aunts, uncles, siblings, and others also having been Dolphins. Brantley Poynter set new personal records in the 25 free, 50 free (almost 8 seconds!), and 25 fly this week. Kenna Golob did the same in the 25 breast (12 seconds!), 50 free, and 25 fly (14.5 seconds!). Addie Magee cut time in her 25 free, 50 free (13 seconds!), and 25 fly (6.5 seconds!). We are glad you are keeping the honored family tradition of success going, Brantley, Kenna, and Addie!
Reece Runion, 9, has made himself a force to be reckoned with in the 9-10 age group already this summer. He stays focused at every practice, giving no more than a nod to suggestions from his coach before doing exactly what was asked. He is expertly perfecting all of his strokes, and had an unbelievable performance in the Dolphin meet this week, shaving a minimum of 5.40 seconds in each of his individual events. That cut came in the 25 breaststroke. He followed that by dropping over 7 seconds from his personal record in the 50 free, and wrapped up with an 8.12 second drop in the 25 backstroke. We are excited to see what the rest of the season brings. Amazing job Reece!Week of May 20, 2024
Emma Munafo is 9 and has made her self at home in the 9-10 practices already this season. She almost never misses, and focuses intently on improving her technique at all times. She has a great attitude and a big smile and is fun to be around for her teammates and coaches. Her hard work really paid off in our first meet of the season, as she recorded personal best times in all of her events. She started by dropping 2.5 seconds in the 25 free, then doubled that with a 5 second drop in the 25 back. She finished up her special meet with another 5 second drop in the 25 butterfly. We are excited to watch her continue to improve this season. Way to go Emma!
Alexander Abdou, 9, brings his absolute best effort to every single practice and every single meet. He sets the pace in practice, going first in his lane -- which he also did last season as an 8-year-old. He is having a great time as he perfects all four strokes, always while giving his best effort. It is no surprise that he improves in every meet, with our first meet being no exception. After dropping .3 from his personal best in the 25 free, he cut 2 seconds from his best in the 25 breast. Those swims set the stage for an incredible 11 second drop in his 25 butterfly. He is just getting started on what promised to be a special season. Great job Alexander!Week of July 3, 2023
Emma Deery, 8, has been a model of dedication and team spirit all season long. At every meet she has recorded at least one personal best time, on her way to our team's Ironman Award. In this week leading up to Divisionals, she has been a steady presence, attending every day (including July 4), and focusing on her upcoming events. We love her dedication! She has a focus and intensity beyond her years, and we are excited for the great swims that she is about to have. Way to go Emma!
Ezra Hart, 6, is in his first year with the Dolphins after moving up from the Guppies, and is doing a great job. This week he attended all of the practices -- including on the holiday -- and is ready to do his best at Divisionals. In the last dual meet he added the 50 free to his list of successful events, and also enjoys swimming backstroke. Thank you for being so dedicated and such a good Dolphin, Ezra!Week of June 26, 2023
Ellie Kocis is 9 and has done an incredible job since being promoted to the 9-10 age group practice. She is as dedicated and faithful as she can be, attending practice without fail and always swimming at or near the front of her lane. Her excellence in practice is an example for others to follow, and she is also a wonderful teammate, helping to make each day special for her friends on the team. Her performance in the pool has been special as well, as she recorded personal best times in all of her events this week. First she cut a half second in the 25 free, and followed that with a drop of 6.38 seconds in the 100 IM and 5 more seconds in the 25 breast. Great job, Ellie, and good luck at Divisionals!
It is a double-dip for our second Dolphin of the week, as the Williams siblings took the pool by storm. Georgia Williams, 11, turned in three personal bests, while her brother Jacob Williams, 8, matched her swim for swim. This was no surprise, as both have been hard workers and excellent teammates with great positive attitudes all season. Georgia cut 1.41 in the 50 free, 5.41 in the 100 IM, and 3.48 in the 50 back. Meanwhile, Jacob shaved 1.74 in the 25 free, 2.88 in butterfly, and rocked the 100 IM for the first time to earn our team's Ironman Award. Amazing job, Georgia and Jacob! We can't wait to see great things in Divisionals!Week of June 19, 2023
Reagan Poynter, 12, has been on the Devenger team since she was 4 years old in 2015. She has seen just about everything at her young age, especially considering that her family has been a team institution for decades. This year has been a breakout season for her, as her dedication, attendance, and leadership have all been just about perfect. She has already notched quite a few personal best times this summer, and went three-for-three in an amazing performance this week. In each of the 50 free, 50 breaststroke, and 50 butterfly she cut time from her previous bests. Her hard work is paying off in a big way. Great job, Reagan!
Asher Anderson, 9, is new to the Dolphins and to the sport this year. It turns out he was made to be a swimmer, and a great teammate! He has been bonding with his friends in practice while meticulously learning all of the strokes, building up to this week's first attempt at the 100 IM. He nailed it, with an excellent swim! And he completed his terrific performance with a half-second drop in his personal best in the 25 free, and a nearly 4 second drop in the 50 free. We are so glad you're a Dolphin, Asher, and we are excited for your future! Week of June 12, 2023
Darby Rowley, 12, is a Devenger Dolphin veteran who has been quietly going about her business of improving for years now. She not only strives at practice every day to perfect her own technique, but devotes extra time to teaching younger swimmers in the Guppy program. Her devotion led to an amazing performance in our meet this week, starting with a personal best in the 100 IM, cutting 1.66 seconds from her previous record. She went on to cut over 5 seconds in the 100 free, but saved the best for last -- which was an astounding drop of 16.31 seconds in the 50 butterfly. Keep up the wonderful work, Darby!
Colin Mansolino, 12, has a lot of fun with his friends at practice and meets, but make no mistake -- he is there to work! Now in his second year with the Dolphins, he has established himself as unmatched in dedication and giving his all. He had a fantastic meet for us this week, notching three personal records, starting with a half-second cut in the 50 free, followed by an amazing 12 second drop in the 100 IM. His evening not done yet, he then took off a second from his 50 backstroke best. We are so glad you are on our team, Colin!Week of June 5, 2023
When she is not designing Devenger-themed board games with her friends Nora and Elisa, Lucy Osborn, 14, is having a breakthrough season in the pool. Her great attitude and ... unusual deckside fashion sense are a delight to have around the team every day. She takes every bit of advice seriously and gives her all to every set at every practice. On Thursday those qualities bore fruit, as she notched three new personal records -- cutting 4 seconds in the 50 free, 3.73 in the 50 breaststroke, and 3.58 in the 50 back. Her infectuous energy is catching, and will help pump up our team all season. Way to go Lucy!
Daniel Bolin is 8 and has a genuinely great time at every practice. He arrives early every session, and trains with the 9-10 age group. Nothing gets him down as he strives to improve his technique and endurance while also having a lot of fun with his friends in the lane. At this week's meet he was a star. First he cut 3-tenths of a second off of his personal best in the 25 free. Next was an amazing 9 second drop in the 50 free. He finished his evening (in the dark!) with his first-ever 25 butterfly. Fantastic job Daniel!Week of May 29, 2023
Marion Daniel, 9, is taking the 9-10 age group by storm since she moved up this summer. Her cheerful smile and great attitude brightens up every practice, and she has been working very hard on all of her strokes. That hard work paid off in a big way in her first meet, as she recorded personal best times in all of her events. She began by dropping almost 6 whole seconds in the 25 free, and followed that up with another nearly 6 second drop in the 50 free. She finished off her outstanding night by cutting almost 1 second in her 25 backstroke. Awesome job, Marion!
Hayes Muir is 8 and working out with the 9-10 age group, often as one of the leaders in his lane. He is attentive to his coaches and eager to do whatever it takes to improve and drop time. He sure succeeded in a big way in his first meet of 2023! He started by shaving off almost 3 seconds from his personal best in the 25 free, and then cut almost 9 seconds in the 25 breast. Not finished, he then lowered his own best 25 backstroke time by 3.75 seconds. Great meet and great job, Hayes!Week of May 22, 2023
Hollis Durham, 10, is in her second year as a Dolphin and has already made a huge statement that she is a force to be reckoned with. She is like a bright ray of sunshine every day with her cheerful attitude, and her technique in all four strokes is looking fantastic as we get ready for our first meet. It is so much fun to coach her, and we can't wait to see what she'll do this summer. Way to go, Hollis!
Charlie Slashinski is already a veteran Dolphin at 10 years old. This summer he is already making a name for himself as a leader in his age group. He made it to every practice this week, and was among the leaders in his lane for all the sets. His stroke work has been excellent, with all four strokes looking good and ready for our first meet next week. Keep up the great work, Charlie!Week of May 15, 2023
Lucy Bilbro, 9, has graduated to the 9-10 age group practice after being a 8&under veteran, and had a terrific first week of practice. She attended every day, and worked hard on her freestyle and backstroke drills. She is wonderfully coachable, and made great leaps in just one week! We can't wait to see what she will do when meets get here. Keep up the great work, Lucy!
Mills Longshore, 9, joined the Dolphins for the first time this summer, and has already made a positive impact with his perfect attendance and quiet, hard work. He listens thoughtfully to every coaching suggestion, and then does his best to make the changes. This week we studied freestyle and backstroke technique, and Mills is already ready for competition in those. Welcome to the Dolphins, Mills. We are so glad to have you!Week of July 11, 2022
Harper Crow, 12, has improved all season long in every way, and has really come on strong as the season draws to a close. In the last dual meet she recorded 3 new personal best times, in the 50 free, 100 free, and 50 fly. Then she went on to drop even more time in the 100 free at Divisionals, and qualified for her first-ever Championships. Throughout she has been a regular, cheerful and uplifting presence at practice and team events, and has been one of our team spirit leaders going into C&C. Way to go, Harper!
Nolen Oglesby, 12, joined the Dolphins for the first time this summer, and has been a significant addition to our team -- never more than at Divisionals, when he showed up big time, with 3 new personal records. He set his new bests in to 50 free, 100 IM, and 50 fly, and also swam in two relays that qualified for Classics this weekend. Additionally, he has been an inspiration in practice these last two weeks, helping to get our team psyched for C&C. We're so glad to have you on the Dolphins, Nolen!Week of July 4, 2022
Kristen Foster, 11, has long had the goal of earning Devenger's Ironman Award. But breaststroke has always been an obstacle. This season she has put in the extra work at practice and with private lessons, and her efforts have paid off. Two weeks ago she successfully recorded her first time in the 50 breast, and in our final dual meet she completed the IM, and thus the Ironman Award. She also recorded a personal best in the 50 back last week, and has been a fixture at practice this week as we prepare for Divisionals -- where more personal bests are sure to come. Congratulations Kristen!
Conner Gilstrap, 13, is not only new to the Dolphins, but to the sport of swimming. As one of the most difficult sports to begin as a teenager, Conner has done an amazing job. He is a fixture at practice, quietly attempting everything that his coaches ask him to do, and successfully learning and improving all of his strokes throughout the season. Now he is on to the business of dropping time -- which he did in both the 50 free and 50 back last week -- and preparing for his first Divisionals with perfect practice attendance all week. We're expecting a big weekend from Conner!Week of June 27, 2022
Finley and Maeve Conger, 10 and 6, have made excellent swimming a family affair this summer. While Maeve has been working very hard in her first year on the Dolphin team, Finley has been swimming up an age group with the 11-12s. Their times have been dropping all season, and this week the sisters set 5 new personal records between them. Finley swam new best times in both the 25 breast and 25 back, while Maeve was tearing up the pool with a 2 second drop in the 25 free, 1.65 in the 25 back, and a remarkable 16 seconds in the 50 free. Great things are in store for these two!
Wilson Sharp, 8, has broken out of the 8&under practice to train with the 9-10s, and is having his breakout moment in competition as well. All season he has been working hard and listening intently to his coaches and now, as if a switch has been turned on, all of his strokes are falling into place and his times are falling as a result. This week was an example, as he set 3 new personal best times for himself -- shaving almost a second in the 25 free, almost 6 seconds in the 25 breast, and another 3 seconds in the 25 back. We are all excited to see what he can do in Divisionals competition. Amazing job, Wilson!Week of June 20, 2022
Ryan Purviance is not only Devenger's 8&under fashion icon, but an incredibly dedicated swimmer laser-focused on achieving her goals. Only 7, she trains with the 9-10 age group, and is also a year-round swimmer. That motivation is really showing results this summer, as she has been doing a great job for the Dolphins. This week she set three new personal records -- dropping 0.73 in the 100 IM, almost 2 seconds in the 25 breast, and two-hundredths in the 25 back. Keep up the great work, Ryan!
Wyatt Horak, 9, loves to swim and to compete and it shows. He is full of energy and enthusiasm each day at practice, and gets fired up to do his best in every race during meets. He and his teammates really enjoy pushing and challenging each other. It was another excellent meet this week for him -- his second straight with three new personal bests. This week's meet began with an insane drop of 16.85 seconds in the 100 IM, followed by a new best by seven-hundredths in the 25 breast, and ending with a drop of 2.52 seconds in the 25 fly. Way to go Wyatt!Week of June 13, 2022
Meadow McCauley, 10, brings a sense of joy to the pool deck every day. Before practice she loves to chat with her teammates as they gather in their lanes, and usually has a clever observation or two for her coaches. In the water, she is always focused on improving her technique and dropping her times. She was incredibly successful at both this week! She competed in all three of the non-freestyle strokes, setting new personal records in each. First she cut a second and a half in the 25 breast, and then nearly a full second in the 25 back. She finished off her night with an amazing 2.89 second drop in the 25 butterfly. We're proud of you Meadow!
Elijah Abdou, 12, is an important part of a lively and competitive 11-12 age group at Devenger. And he is presently accomplishing something really special. So far this season he has swum nine individual events, and achieved lifetime best times in every single one! Having already dropped his times in 50 free and 50 breast earlier this season, this week he proceeded to cut an additional third of a second in free and nearly a full second in breast. But he saved his most astounding swim for the 100 free, in which he set a new personal best by 32.04 seconds! Great things are in store for this guy. Congratulations Elijah!Week of June 6, 2022
Sylvie Osborn is 9 and taking full advantage of her first year in the 9-10 age group practices. She quietly goes about her business each day, working to perfect her strokes, and as such has been a role model for her friends on the team. Always intent on trying to do every drill perfectly, Sylvie's hard work paid off in a big way this week. After setting a new personal best time by over 3 seconds in the 25 free, she cut over a second from her best in the 25 breast. That was just a warm up for her big race -- a new personal record by 21.27 seconds in the 50 free! Amazing job, Sylvie!
Max Rozek, 9, brings his competitive spirit to practice every day. Before warm up, his energy can barely be contained as he enjoys his time with his teammates and coaches. In the water, no one gets in his way as he works to be the best on every set. He turned in an amazing performance at the meet this week, setting 3 new personal records. In the 25 free he shaved 2.19 seconds from his previous best, then cut 7.87 seconds in the 25 breast. He finished with the 25 fly and a new best by 2.33 seconds. Excellent job Max!Week of May 30, 2022
Mary Tyler Bolt, 10, comes from a family with a SAIL history, and excellence in swimming is looking like it is hereditary! Mary Tyler is a regular lane leader in practice -- while swimming with the 11-12 age group. She brings enthusiasm and a great attitude to practice every day. In the first meet of the 2022 season, she was a star, winning all 3 of her individual events and both relays also. Moreover, she notched personal best times in each event, cutting over 2 seconds in the 25 free, nearly 2 seconds in the 25 back, and 2 more in the 25 butterfly. Way to go Mary Tyler!
Jase Edmisten, 9,already distinguished himself as a hard worker and excellent swimmer and teammate as an 8&under last year, and has taken things to a new level in 2022. He and his teammates have a great time together challenging and pushing each other each day at practice. He keeps a close eye on the team record board with plans for his name to be there soon. He is well on his way with a 2022 debut in which he took two first place finishes and one close second, setting new personal best times in all three events. First he shaved a second off of his 25 free personal best, then a whopping 9.25 seconds in the 25 breast, finishing with a drop of almost 3 seconds in the 25 back. Congratulations Jase!Week of July 12, 2021
Arriston Poynter, 8, is a second-generation Dolphin who is putting the finishing touches on a magical season, and has big dreams for the future. All summer long she has worked hard in practice and seen the results of her work in personal bests almost every time she swam -- and in a new team record in the 25 butterfly. She was the high point winner for her age group with three individual first place finishes in Red Divisionals, and has her sights set on great accomplishments at Classics. Congratulations Arriston!
Joseph Sparacio, 8, has had a great first season with the Dolphins -- which is also his first as a competitive swimmer. He is a super hard worker in practice, and a friend to all of the Dolphins in his age group. After setting personal bests all season long, he had a great Red Divisionals with best times in 25 breast, 50 free, and 25 back. Then he was very excited to learn that he had qualified for Championships! We are excited to celebrate this accomplishment and we look forward to many more. Way to go Joseph!Week of July 5, 2021
Autumn Stinchcomb, 9, is the ultimate competitor. She comes to every practice without exception, and arrives with a glint in her eye that says she's ready to outwork everyone. And in Friday water polo matches, she is nothing short of fierce! She has done an amazing job all summer, setting personal best times in every event -- including at least two in every meet -- and easily earning our team's Iron Man award. She has followed our workout plan perfectly, and is poised for a fantastic Divisionals this weekend. Go for it, Autumn!
Titus Greer, 12, has made himself into an indispensable Dolphin, as both an athlete and a teammate. He is always striving to improve, often asking coaches for additional pointers to fine tune his strokes. The results are clear: new personal best times in all of the individual events, most of which he improves every time he swims. Moreover, his dedication to good sportsmanship makes us proud, with one opposing team coach even asking us to thank him for the kindness that he displayed in cheering for an opposing swimmer. Great job Titus! We're excited to see you perform in Divisionals!Week of June 28, 2021
Zoey Zimmerman is 9 and has been a Dolphin since she was 6 years old. She quietly goes about her business every day, working hard in practice, always close to the front of her lane. She listens intently and has become very versatile, successfully notching best times in all six events this summer, earning the Devenger Iron Man award. Three of those best times were recorded in this week's meet. She started with a great 100 IM swim, her first. Then she cut 2 seconds in the 50 free, and finished with a 3.57 drop in the 25 butterfly. A great performance all around. Well done Zoey!
Ashton Merritt, 8, is in his first year as a Dolphin and has already brought a lot to our team. New to swimming, he's been making great progress all season long. He practices every day with a big smile and great enthusiasm. It paid off this week with three personal best times. First he cut 1.33 in the 25 freestyle, and then swam the 50 free for the first time. Lastly, he crushed the 25 back with an amazing time drop of 3.83 seconds. We're anticipating big things from Ashton!Week of June 21, 2021
Rowan Muir, 9, is in her first year with the 9-10 practice group, and has taken the pool by storm. She is one of the leaders in her lane for every set, and is also a leader by example as a hard worker and great teammate. Always striving for perfection, she took private lessons to prepare for this week's meet, and her extra work paid off with three personal best times -- a drop of 2 seconds in the 25 breaststroke, 17 seconds (!) in the 25 backstroke, and 1 second in the 25 butterfly. Fantastic job Rowan!
Gabriel Kritt, 13, is new to the Dolphins this summer, and we are sure glad to have him on our team! A versatile swimmer who excels in all four strokes, he has been working hard at practice every day, seeking advice on ways to improve, and dropping time all season. This week was a case in point, as he cut 1.25 seconds off of his best 50 free time, .38 in butterfly, and also recorded a personal best in the 100 free -- wrapping up the Devenger Iron Man Award in his first season. Keep up the great work, Gabriel!Week of June 14, 2021
Abigail Pettett, 14, is a long-time Dolphin who has set high goals for herself and is working hard to achieve them. A swimmer who never misses practice, Abigail is always trying to improve, listening intently to advice and then asking for more feedback. She has dedicated herself to off-season training to reach her goals, and this season she is seeing the fruits of her labors. This week she rose from her sickbed to notch three new personal best times, first cutting a second and a half in the 50 free, then a full second in the 50 back, and finally a whopping 8 seconds in the 50 fly. An all-star performance. Way to go Abigail!
Wallace Conger, 11, has managed the transition to the 11-12 age group -- and the longer swims! -- with great success. He has a great time with his friends at practice every day, and is always attentive to perfecting his technique on all four strokes. He showed off that versatility this week by recording three personal best times in our meet -- first shaving 1.5 seconds off of his 100 IM best time, then 1 second in the 50 breaststroke, and he finished with a huge 5.36 second drop in the 50 butterfly. Great job Wallace!Week of June 7, 2021
Ellie Grace Dather, 9, is someone whom other swimmers rally around. She leads by example -- always working hard in practice -- and by her outgoing personality. She is a friend to all on the team, and frequently shows her sense of humor with insightful and funny comments during practice. She had a great meet this week, notching three personal records. She completed the 100 IM for the first time in competition, then cut almost 4 seconds from her personal best in the 25 back, and finished with a new best time by 0.13 in the 25 fly. Way to go, Ellie Grace!
Soren Harkness, 13, is truly dedicated to swimming, and to the Dolphins. In addition to being a teacher in the Guppy program, preparing the next generation of Dolphins, he is an athlete who gives his all in practice every day in order to improve. And improve he has done this season! In our first meet last week he cut a combined 50 seconds from his personal best times in his individual events. He kept going this week, cutting over 7 seconds in his 50 free, 1.34 seconds in his 100 IM, and over 20 seconds in his 100 free. Incredible swims Soren!Week of May 31, 2021
Rachel Bullinger is 8 and already a Dolphin veteran, with this being her fourth year on the team. She is making her mark with hard work and dedication that is second to none. She listens carefully to her coaches and works to improve every day in practice. In this week's meet, improve she did! First, she dropped 2.12 seconds in the 25 free, then 8.02 seconds in the 50 free. Not finished, she beat her personal best in the 25 back by an amazing 18.28 seconds! Way to go Rachel!
William Bolger, 14, is one of the hardest workers on the Dolphins. He comes to practice every day ready to learn, and especially loves Fridays. This week's meet was memorable for William in many ways. First he earned his personal best in the 50 free by 7 seconds. Later, he cut 10.2 seconds from he personal record in the 50 back. In between, he swam the 100 free -- twice! The first time the race was stopped due to an official error, but William swam the whole thing. Given the option to re-swim or not, William dove in again and swam another personal best. Great job, William!Week of May 24, 2021
Adelaide Deery, 7, is making a big splash as a Dolphin after being a part of the Devenger Guppy program since she was 4 years old. She brings a great attitude and cheerfulness to every 8&under practice, and has been improving her strokes in leaps and bounds. She's excited for her first meet as a Dolphin next week, and we are all excited for her. Go Adelaide!
George Dumit is 7 and having a great time on the Dolphins so far. And he is getting ready for some great times in the pool as well! He is already showing the dedication and motivation that it takes to be a champion, learning all of his strokes and working to get better every day. He will compete for the first time as a Dolphin next week and we can't wait. Swim fast George!Week of May 17, 2021
Vivienne Floyd, 10, is a first time Dolphin and has already begun to make her mark. In her second week of practice, she has emerged as an energetic, dedicated, and especially coachable athlete. She quietly soaks up all of the advice that her coaches give her, and applies it to her technique. She is a bright new face on the team we are excited to have her as a teammate. Welcome Vivienne!
Elon Simmons is 9 and has already brought a lot of fun to Dolphin practices in the second week of the training season. He greets his teammates and coaches each day with a big smile, and enjoys the camaraderie with the other boys in his lane. His strokes are getting better with each practice, and we are looking forward to lots of best times when the first meet rolls around. Great job Elon!Week of May 10, 2021
Nessie Edmisten is 6 years old and this is her first summer with the Devenger Dolphins. She's already made our team better with her hard work and great attitude. Every day she comes to practice bounding with energy and with a huge smile on her face. Even when the water is SO COLD! She is working her to perfect her strokes and all the coaches are excited to see her compete in her first meet. Welcome Nessie!
Lawson Campbell is 8 and going places fast. This is his first year as a member of the Devenger Dolphins, and he wasted no time moving up to the higher age group practice, where he has shown he belongs. He has been working hard on his stroke technique, and has been having a lot of fun at practice with his new teammates. We are excited about a summer of great swims from our new teammate Lawson!Week of July 13, 2020
Adelaide Hankins, 11, has handled the sometimes difficult transition to the 11-12 age group with ease. Of course, that isn't too surprising since she practiced with the 11-12s all last summer! Her work ethic is unmatched, as is her great attitude. At our culminating meet of the season this week, she shone like the star she is -- recording personal best times in all of her events. In the 50 free she shaved off half a second, and then achieved another personal record in the 100 free. She capped off her performance with a terrific 6+ second cut in the 50 butterfly. We're sad not to see what she could do against Divisional competition this summer, but are excited for her bright future. Great job Adelaide!
Sam Rodriguez is 13 and one of the hardest workers and most dedicated swimmers on our team. He never misses a practices, and goes all out, 100% on every set. Excellence is always his goal. As one of only 3 swimmers in his age group this summer, he's had to carry a heavy load for the Dolphins, which includes frequently "swimming up" so he can lend his talents to our relays. In our Red/Black Intrasquad Meet this week, he excelled in all of his events, setting three personal records: cutting .5 second in his 50 free, 1.5 seconds in the 100 free, and .30 in the 50 fly. Way to go Sam!Week of July 6, 2020
Mary Frances Johnson is 8 years old, but recently began training with the 9-10 age group. She has been crushing it in the water all season -- with this week's meet being particularly special. She started off with a successful 100 IM, setting a personal record, then cut 8 whole seconds off of her previous best time in the 25 back, and wrapped up the evenings with a first-ever 25 butterfly. We're definitely predicting great things for her. Great job, Mary Frances!
Jayden Day is 12, and a Dolphin veteran. He comes to practice every day and works hard while showing a great attitude and outstanding sportsmanship. His last two weeks have been ones for the record books, as he notched personal bests in no less than three events, and a season best in another. He started by cutting 3 seconds off of his best in the 50 free, and followed that up with a 27 second drop in the 50 breast (yes, 27 seconds!). Then he did it again by cutting 21 seconds in the 50 fly. With his hard work and dedication, those times are going to continue to drop, while he continues to be a great teammate. Way to go, Jayden! Week of June 29, 2020
Haley Knarr is a first-time Dolphin -- and a first time swimmer! -- at the ripe old age of 12. Swimming is probably the most difficult sport to master the older you get, and yet Haley is doing just that. All of the coaches are pretty sure that she's secretly been practicing for years! In her first meet ever, she posted great times in the 50 free, 50 breast, and 50 back. This Tuesday she came back with a drop of nearly 4 seconds in the 50 breast. She never misses a practice, and listens intently to her coaches and always tries their suggestions. She has greatness written all over her. Welcome to the Dolphins, Haley!
Dexter Goodwin is only 7, but has been tearing up the pool for the last two years. He loves seeing and racing his friends at practice, and always comes prepared to work. He's been perfecting his technique in all of his strokes, to go along with his natural strength and endurance, and it paid off with great swims this week. He took 2.56 seconds off of his personal best in the 25 free, and followed that up with a lifetime best in the 50 free, and another drop in the 25 back. We love to watch him swim, and we're all excited for the awesome times he's going to continue to record for the Dolphins. Way to go, Dex!Week of June 22, 2020
Natalie Byrd is 8 and a rising star on the Dolphin team. Check that -- she's already a star! She has approached this shortened season with double the intensity and has been working so hard in practice that she's about to move up to train with the older age group. All that work and dedication paid off this week with three personal best times. She cut 3.68 seconds in the 25 free, over 3 seconds in the 25 breast, and nearly 2 whole seconds in the 25 back. She did a great job on both relays as well, recording excellent split times. In addition, she always shows wonderful sportsmanship. Fantastic job all around, Natalie!
Paxton Lawson is 8 years old and has been tearing up the pool for the Dolphins this summer -- in practice and in this week's meet! Paxton's enthusiasm for swimming shines through every day, as he comes early to practice and is always trying to improve with a great attitude. And improve he did this week -- notching personal bests in all of his events. He shaved 3.5 seconds off his record in the 25 free, then over 18 seconds in the 50 free (that's not a misprint!), finishing off his night with a 1.3 second drop in the 25 back. What a great meet! Congratulations Paxton!Week of June 15, 2020
Emily Bilbro, 9, is new to the Dolphins and new to competitive swimming. She's already been a shining light in this oh-so-unusual summer. She's been to every practice so far -- including the polar bear practice on Tuesday! -- and brings a great attitude and wonderful smile every single day. She's working hard on her technique, and is excited about having her first-ever competition next week. No doubt she's going to do an amazing job. We're so glad you're a Dolphin, Emily!
Everett Osborn is also 9 and a competitive swimmer for the first time in 2020. He hasn't missed a practice so far, and comes early every day ready to work hard. He listens to his coaches and tries really hard, and every day his technique has visibly improved. We think we might have a backstroke specialist on our hands! Even though there are many restrictions in this "pandemic season", we're blessed with many new Dolphin swimmers, such as Everett. Welcome to the team!Week of June 24, 2019
Charlie Muir is 9 and a rising star Devenger swimmer. He has improved so much in both skill and motivation that the sky is the limit! He pushes every day to be at or near the lead in his workout lane, and tries at all times to do his strokes perfectly. He had a great meet on Thursday, setting personal records in all three of his individual events. He shaved 1.73 off his best 25 free time, 1.69 from his 25 back, and an amazing 4.55 seconds in the 50 free. Also a skilled water polo player, he has many talents. Keep it up, Charlie!Week of June 17, 2019
Wyatt and Colt Hampton are 11 and 10, respectively, and have been steadily improving over their years on the Devenger team. Both are specialists in breaststroke, but have been working hard to perfect their technique on the other strokes as well. They go about their work quietly each day, trying their best to do each of the drills exactly right. Together they had a great meet this week, with Wyatt recording two personal bests (in IM and breast) while completing the 50 fly for the first time, and Colt also getting two personal records (in breast and back) while completing the 100 IM for the first time. Excellent job, Wyatt and Colt! Week of June 10, 2019
Kai Day has been steadily improving through his hard work ever since he joined the Dolphins. He improves in both technique and speed almost every time he swims. By paying close attention to detail and listening to his coaches, he has perfected all four strokes at 9 years old. His versatility was on display Thursday night, as he notched three new personal records: cutting 0.66 in his 25 free, almost 9 whole seconds in his 25 butterfly, and successfully completing the 25 breast -- a stroke he's been working hard on -- for the first time. Great job Kai! Week of June 3, 2019
Bray McGinnis is a swimmer on the move, in more ways than one. He's 10 years old this summer, but he swims -- and plays water polo! -- with the older kids. He is always focused on improving, which includes dedicating himself to year-round swimming, and also fighting hard to lead his lane at practice every day. All that work brought him three new personal bests on Thursday, improving by .32 in the 25 free, 9 whole seconds in the 100 IM, and 5 and a half seconds in the 25 back. Way to go, Bray! Week of May 27, 2019
Grant Parks is 8 and in his second year on the Dolphins. He enjoys practice and always tries to do his best. At the meet on Friday he was excited to be on both the A medley and free relays. And he recorded all personal best times in his individual events! He improved by a second and a half in his 25 free, successfully swam the 50 free for the first time, and shaved 3 full seconds off of his 25 backstroke time. Congratulations Grant!
