Berndt, Sisson earn State times at Denison; Schmitz posts Regional time

February 23rd, 2018

10 Harlan Swim Club swimmers traveled to Denison on Friday, February 23rd for the Last Chance Meet before GISL State on March 10th in Grinnell. The swimmers adjusted well to the date and time change and 8 of 10 recorded new personal bests on the evening.

Addie Berndt earned another state qualifying time in the Girl's 8 & Under 50 Backstroke and Gavin Sisson qualified for state in the 25 Breaststroke. Eli Schmitz swam a 40.09 50 Backstroke to earn a qualifying time for the Midwest Regional Swim Meet in Minneapolis April 7-8.

New State Qualifying Events

  • Addie Berndt (8) G - 50 Back - 55.31
  • Gavin Sisson (8) B - 25 Breaststroke - 30.50

New Regional Qualifying Events

  • Eli Schmitz (10) B - 50 Back - 40.09

Personal Bests

Format: Time, Event, Place, Improvement

  • Addie Berndt (8) G
    • 19.24, Girls 8 & Under 25 Free, 2, -0.09
    • 55.31, Girls 8 & Under 50 Back, 1, -1.89
  • Ainsley Mages (9) G
    • 40.93, Girls 9-10 50 Free, -0.16
  • Benjamin Schmitz (8) B
    • 57.83, Boys 8 & Under 50 Breast, 1, -0.24
    • 24.98, Boys 8 & Under 25 Breast, 1, -1.09
  • Elijah Schmitz (10) B
    • 1:34.11, Boys 9-10 100 Back, 1, -1.42
    • 40.09, Boys 9-10 50 Back, 1, -1.42
  • Gavin Sisson (8) B
    • 25.70, Boys 8 & Under 25 Free, 6, -3.06
    • 33.25, Boys 8 & Under 25 Back, 5, -2.53
    • 30.50, Boys 8 & Under 25 Breast, -6.92
  • Emeri Smith (10) G
    • 42.45, Girls 9-10 50 Free, 5, -1.34
    • 52.42, Girls 9-10 50 Back, 6, -6.45
  • Kori Smith (10) G
    • 51.66, Girls 9-10 50 Back, 5, -2.03
  • Kara Wingert (8) G
    • 23.41, Girls 8 & Under 25 Back, 2, -0.59
    • 51.02, Girls 8 & Under 50 Free, 4, -1.62
    • 29.03, Girls 8 & Under 25 Breast, 2, -0.07