Swimmers Race at Open Water Nationals

Duke Aquatics is sending swimmers Ashley Twichell and Rose O’Connor to the Open Water National Championships. Friday, June 4th is the 10K which is also a selection meet for the US National Team for 2010 Open Water Pan Pacs and World Champs. Sunday is a 5K race. Both swimmers will be competing in both races. It’s their first open water competition at this level, good luck ladies!

Also on Saturday, June 4, twenty Duke Aquatics swimmers will be competing at the North Carolina Open Water Championships in Pinehurst, NC.  Swimmers 15 years and older will be competing in a 5K, the 13-14 years olds in a 3K, the 11-12's in a 2K, and the 10 & unders in an 800 meter swim.  Following the event, the 14 & unders will take part in a team campout, hosted at the Schrickx's.