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Flyers Participate in Alexandria Lake Swim

By Rachel Cox, 06/25/19, 7:30AM CDT

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The Fergus Falls Flyers swim club participated in the 44th annual Alexandria Lake Swim and Pool Sprints swim meet June 21-23. Twenty-three swimmers ranging from ages 6-15 participated in the three-day meet consisting of three pool sessions and two open water swims.

The swimmers who participated are Isaac Allen, Ava Api, Aisling Cox, Maeve Cox, Ella Kwapinski, Jaden Kwapinski, Kellen Kwapinski, Ella Lee, Addie Nordahl, Brynn Pausch, Karlie Petersen, Christian Reed, Eli Rott, Isaac Rott, Logan Rott, Tess Seay, Abbie Seelhammer, Selja Smestad, Jerzie Smith, Alexis Thoma, Marissa Thoma, Lucas Tuel, and Mathew Tuel.

Overall, the Flyers participated in ninety individual events in which fifteen swimmers beat their seed times. In the pool sprints, the Flyers produced 21 first place finishes, 12 second place finishes, and 12 third place finishes. Many swimmers tried new races, and for three, this was their first meet. Regardless of the age differences, the Flyers worked together to encourage each other and cheer for their fellow swimmers. Their next meet will be held at the Island Park outdoor pool in Fargo on July 3.