One Last Splash

Saturday, July 19, 2008

On the final weekend of the Old Dominion Swim League's regular season, many of the swimmers racing across the county were diving into the lanes for the final time this summer. But for swimmers like Lenah Run’s Haley Marshall and Exeter’s Kyle Frazier, the meet provided a final opportunity to extend their season one more week.Read story »

Fast and Furious

2nd-Year Rivercrest Grows in Numbers, and Wins

Saturday, July 12, 2008

Sterling's Rivercrest Pool blends in nicely with the suburban sprawl surrounding its rod iron fences. Nicely tucked in between large family homes and young trees in full summer bloom, it's a serene spot just beyond the bustle and traffic of Algonkian Parkway.Read story »

A Brambleton Breakthrough

Edwards Helps Lead Brambleton's Campaign.

Saturday, July 12, 2008

Christian Edwards stole a quick peek to his left while grabbing a breath during his 100-meter individual medley heat on Saturday at Rivercrest and saw nothing but open water. The 13-year-old from Brambleton was well ahead of the lone opponent in his heat … as well as the entire 15-to-18-year-old group.Read story »

Strong Showing for Loudoun Swimmers at Olympic Trials

Newell, Schwee, McLean Perform Well but Don't Make Cut.

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

It wasn't the ideal start to the week for Stone Bridge graduate Megan Newell, who was making her first trip to the U.S. Olympic swim trials in Omaha, which ended Sunday. A tornado caused damage to the Qwest Center on her first day there, forcing the Virginia Tech senior to warm up in a 15-meter hotel pool.Read story »

Something to Shoot For

Decker and Koenig Inspired by Success of Swimmers Before Them

Monday, June 30, 2008

Ian Decker let out a small chuckle when asked how long he had been swimming, before pausing to do the math in his head.Read story »

Finding Passion for the Pool

Monday, June 30, 2008

How a Lenah Run swimmer quickly overcame inexperience and became a team leader.Read story »

Pawlowicz Breaks Butterfly Record

Tavistock Swimmer Sets New ODSL Mark

Saturday, June 28, 2008

When Tavistock's Kaitlin Pawlowicz touched the wall to win her 50-meter butterfly heat on Wednesday night, she had no idea that she had just broken an Old Dominion Swim League record.Read story »

Three Hope to Head for Olympic Waters

Loudoun Swimmers Compete in Olympic Trials

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

With the Olympics in Beijing less than two months away, three Loudoun County swimmers will be in Omaha this weekend at the USA Swimming Olympic Team Trials with hopes of qualifying for the summer games.Read story »

Sopko, Haynes Lead Sharks in First Meet

Two 15-year-olds Provide a Boost for Belmont

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Paige Haynes took her mark for the 50 meter breaststroke, turned to teammate Eric Sopko who was set several lanes to her right and with her most intimidating face, laid down the gauntlet.Read story »