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Jimmy Parmenter

Raider Parents, Here's a great video demonstrating the timing of the breaststroke kick recovery that you can share with your athletes. Breaststroke Video

Jimmy Parmenter

Brownell Talbot Individual Team Records have been updated as of 5/9/24 11:15 am. Please review them carefully. If you notice any discrepancies, kindly email me with the time, event and meet where the swimmer set the record. I will cross-check against the official results on USA Swimming SWIMS. Tonight, I'm challenging the Raiders to keep me busy tomorrow updating records by breaking more records at Thursday Night at the Races. Let's make a splash! Go Raiders! Follow us on Instagram & X (formerly Twitter) @BTAquatics_Ne and now on Facebook at...

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The Raiders swimmers will be switching gears to short course races today at the first Thursday Night at the Races of the summer series. While it is currently long course season and there is a shortage of 50-meter pools in Omaha and across the State of Nebraska, Coach Jimmy identified a need for more competitive opportunities for the athletes when he first arrived a little over six years ago. Instead of traditional inter-squad meets, he chose a more exciting approach by limiting the number of events, athletes, and teams, allowing...

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Welcome to the Brownell Talbot Thursday Night Race Series homepage. Here you will find all the essential information for the entire event, including the psych sheet, timelines, results, warm-up times & lanes, and the volunteer timer sign-up. We are thrilled to welcome all the teams and athletes competing in the first Thursday Night Race of the Summer Series. Good luck! Swim fast and have fun! Volunteer Timers Link Timeline Psych Sheet Brownell Talbot Individual Events Results DQ Log Warm-up Lanes and Times Brownell Talbot 4:30 pm to 4:58 pm Lanes...

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The Raiders Gold Cap Award was presented this evening for the outstanding performances at the Fremont Fast/Goal Sprint Cup and the Riptide Long Course H2Opener in Des Moines, Iowa over the weekend. This award recognizes more than just speed; it celebrates how athletes support their teammates, coaches, and handle both successful and challenging swims. It embodies character, attitude, and performance contributions. Congratulations to the following recipients for their exceptional contributions at the past two meets: Ashtyn Geddings (9), Mercedes Levell (10), Max Goebel (14), and Ingrid Nelson (17). Follow us...

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The Raiders continued their impressive performance from Fremont at the Riptide Long Course H2Opener held at the Wellmark YMCA Aquatic Center in Des Moines, Iowa. The team concluded the second long course meet of the season with outstanding achievements, including 112 Midwestern Swimming Qualify Times. Remarkably, 19 out of 23 swimmers achieved MWS qualifying times, resulting in a Best Time Percentage of 76.92%, with 130 best times out of 169 swims. Additionally, the team set 15 new team records and achieved USA Swimming Motivational Times of 17 A-times, 8 AA-times,...

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MEET DAY! DAY 2! 2024 Dowling Riptide H2Opener May 3-4, 2024 Wellmark YMCA - Des Moines, IA Start Fri. 6pm, Sat. 9 am, Sat. 1:15 pm dsmytv.com Meet Mobile The Brownell Talbot Raiders shine on Day 1 of the Dowling Riptide H2Opener at the Wellmark YMCA Aquatic Center in Des Moines, Iowa. The team witnessed multiple team records shattered and secured numerous Midwestern Championship qualifying times and qualifiers. Building on their success from Friday night, the coaches are eager to continue the momentum into Saturday's double sessions, with the 12...

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Brownell Talbot Raiders Set to Shine at Riptide H2Opener in Des Moines, Iowa Twenty-three Raider swimmers, are gearing up for their second long course meet of the season at the 2024 Dowling Riptide H2Opener this weekend. The lone representative of Midwestern Swimming, the Raiders are eager to compete against Iowa Swimming Teams. The coaching staff is eagerly anticipating the Raiders' performance and their competition with the Iowa Swimming teams. This meet presents an exciting opportunity for the Raiders to showcase their skills and team spirit in the pool against athletes...

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Raider Nation, Here’s the news that everyone has been waiting for! Heat Sheets now listed below. The coaches are eagerly looking forward to a fun and fast-paced weekend of swimming in Des Moines at the Dowling Riptide 2024 H2Opener. To show the athletes support, we kindly ask all Raider families to come together in the stands wearing your Brownell Talbot gear and to cheer on every Raider swimmer in each heat they compete in. Let's ensure that everyone knows the Raiders are in the house! If your swimmer owns a...

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Raider Nation, here is the list of Saturday practices: Saturday Practices Schedule 8 am to 10 am: Times may be adjusted to run a little longer depending on what the coaches want to accomplish that week. We will provide plenty of notice if the practice will run longer. Dates: April 27, May 11, May 18, May 25, June 1, June 8, June 15, June 29, July 6, July 13, July 20. All Saturday practices are subject to change at coaches discretion. If any changes occur, adequate notice will be given...