The Elliot Lake Aquatic Club proved that their drive and determination to compete has remained strong after two years of restrictions.
Club spokesperson Shawn Beaulieu says the coaching and supports our swimmers receive allowed them to harness the John Rhodes Pool in Sault Ste Marie and swim to many personal bests this past weekend.
Beaulieu provided the following report of results: Kendra Beaulieu swam her first 400m freestyle in a commanding 5:42.02. Following that swim, she continued to shave seconds off each of her previous personal bests including a 17 sec. improvement in her 100m freestyle and 11 sec. off her 50m breaststroke. Overall, a great start to her competitive goals this year.
Ryley Bower always showed pride in her effort, achieving a 200m freestyle in 3:11.22, an improvement of over 40 sec. Her smile was evident despite the masking mandate when her 100m breaststroke was improved by 8 sec. Team spirit was witnessed after each swim as the team harnessed each others’ improvements.
Cady Campbell also improved in each of her events. She swam her 100m breaststroke in under 2 minutes thanks to a 28 sec. improvement in her PB. 100m freestyle saw her improve by 14 sec and finish in 1:26.23.
Oceane Christy harnessed the pool, and the team’s drive as she saw improvements across all her events, particularly with greater than 25 sec shaved from her PB’s in her 100m back, breast, and individual medley swims. Truly showing her training is paying off.
Madelyn Meawasige competed with drive and stamina for each of her events, allowing growth and skill completing her 50m freestyle in 39.48.
Philip Olivier honed his skills with solid finishes in all his events, particularly with a 36.26-sec improvement in the 100m Individual medley. Way to go Philip.
Charlotte Parsons allowed the waves to flow as she went clear of 2 minutes in the 100 m freestyle event. Finishing in 1:47.54. A smashing 46 sec. improvement.
Payton Stirling dove back into the pool after 2 years showing she still has the skills to compete. A true competitor to be reckoned with.
Cassie Vienneau showed its best to swim free and allow the drive to determine the finish. Her 50m and 100m freestyle events allowed for new PBs. 46.17 and 1:40.65 respectively. WTG Cassie.
Ally Weller followed the teams’ strong finishes, allowing her personal bests to be surpassed. Improving consistently in all her events. Particularly a 17-sec improvement in her 100m freestyle.
Brendan Workman was often seen strategizing and eyeing up the competition, of which some were fellow teammates. His speed allowed for a smashing 50m freestyle in 28.00. He followed that up by finishing his 50m breaststroke in 39.65 and his 50m backstroke in 33.99.
Declan Workman ruled the pool with consistency and stamina. Improving on all his personal bests, narrowly missing a swimmer’s achievement of swimming the 100m freestyle event in under a minute. Reaching the wall in 1:01.13. This will be his year, we are sure.
Andie Young showed up and had goals to be not unmet as she crushed her freestyle and individual medley events with over 20-sec improvements in both. A 1:22.18 100m freestyle, and a 1:38.83 IM.
Ethan Young also had goals and plans which he proved to make. Swimming his 50m freestyle in under 30? Well, how does 29.57 look? Great swim Ethan. Extending that result, why not swim a 200m freestyle in 2:18.68!
Overall, it was a great experience for the club, and they are looking forward to more competitions in 2022.
