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Sunday, July 01, 2007
2007 Sarasota "Y" Sharks Open: Results and Discussion
On second thought; I'll leave out the minutiae and simply describe the best long course swim meet in many a year (according to long-time parents on the team). With picture-perfect weather, water clear as Boodles, and teams from Atlanta, Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky, the 2007 Sharks Open was an experience the kids will not soon forget, especially Natalie. Why? She won her first High Point Trophy!! After missing out at the last meet by 2 points, she swam away from the rest of the 10 & U girls, winning by 7. She lowered her times in 3 of 7 events, and led off the 200 free relay, spotting the rest of the team an insurmountable lead.
Karl also shed time in 3 of 7 events, but was a victim of the grueling Gold Team practices. He felt tired, but rebounded on Sunday to take 3rd in the 100 Breaststroke! He also inched ever closer to the magic "30" in the 50 meter Free, important for placement on relays. As it stands, Karl is on the "B" relays for the JO's, beating out 5 other 11-12 y.o. boys!
Karl chilling (?) out in between races.
Natalie with her trophy. It is sitting next to a pile of underwear on her dresser...