July/August Swimmers of the Month

Senior 1

The July/August Swimmers of the month are Trey Hesser and Paige Downey. In the most competitive Junior Nationals every held, they performed at their best to complete a great summer.

Trey had an amazing summer. He swam six best times and achieved first in the 400 free at the Des Moines Sectionals. He then went on to Junior Nationals where he achieved four best times and two Olympic Trials qualifying times. He placed in all four of his events, with a sixth place finish in the 800 free as a highlight.

Paige achieved four best times, first place in the 400 free, and a Junior National bonus time in 400 IM at the Des Moines Sectionals. She then went on to junior Nationals and swam four more best times and placed in the 400, 800, and 1500 free. She placed third in the 1500 free with an Olympic Trials qualifying time, as a highlight of her meet.

Senior 2

The S2 July Swimmer of the Month is Dylan Lebedies. Dylan moved up from S3 in May and has had excellent attendance, a great attitude, and a strong work ethic. His consistency and effort in practice makes everyone in our group better. He finished his LC season strong with a 5 second drop in his 200 IM at Regionals and 100% best times at the short course finale. Congrats Dylan and keep up the great work. 

Blue

The July swimmer of the month is James Lindley! James had great attendance, worked hard toward his goals, and had an amazing work ethic in practice. James had a great Regionals meet where he recorded 9 best times and achieved his State cut in the 200 fly. At the short course finale, James achieved his State cut in the 100 fly. Congratulations James! I am excited about a great short course season.

AG1

The July AG1 Swimmer of the Month is Sophia Wang. Sophia is a hardworking and focused swimmer with an impressive drive to get better. She stays positive in practice even when we have challenging sets and always seems eager to learn new skills. She was extra focused on improving her freestyle and fly this season. She had 100% best times at Regionals and massive drops at the Phoenix Finale. Congrats Sophia and keep up the good work! 

AG2 

The July swimmer of the month is Ella Wilson.  Ella is an exciting swimmer to watch! At Age Group State, she swam the last leg of the 200 free relay and fought hard for her team. That relay took 3rd place overall! She also swam a 50 FR individual event and had success with a best time. Ella continues to excel in Age Group 2 and we are very excited with her growth and ability to push herself. Congratulations, Ella!