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Darien Piranhas Compete in North Carolina
A dozen Darien Y Piranha swimmers traveled to North Carolina for the 22nd Annual TYR Capital Classic swim meet.
A dozen Piranhas traveled to Cary, North Carolina December 5-7th for the 22nd Annual TYR Capital Classic. This is a YMCA meet that attracts some of the fastest swimmers from Connecticut to Georgia.
The Piranhas posted many life-time best times, and were led by Phoebe Slaughter who made finals (top 24) in every event she swam (50, 100, 200, 500 freestyle, 200 backstroke, 200 breaststroke and 400 IM).
Her highest placing was 7th in both the 400 IM and 200 Freestyle. She also broke the Piranha Team record in the 500 freestyle for the 15-18 girls.
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Other finalist included Erik McKenna in the 500 freestyle and 200 backstroke, and Tim Gould in the 100 and 200 backstroke. All the Piranhas posted some great swims and had a blast bonding with their teammates and coach!
