Stamford Sisters win Connecticut State Swimming Championship

USA Swimming Top-10 Nationally Ranked Stamford residents and sisters, Brielle and Bryce Gold (ages 12 and 10, respectively), who swim out of the Boys & Girls Club of Stamford’s Yerwood Center, were once again crowned Connecticut State Swimming Champions during the CT Long Course Age Group Championship meet, which was held at Wesleyan University in late July.

The sisters swim for the Stamford Sailfish Aquatic Club, a first-year team, which is supported by The Boys & Girls Club of Stamford.

Brielle, a sprint specialist, placed first in four events (50M Backstroke, 50M Breaststroke, 50M Butterfly and 100M Breaststroke).

Bryce placed first in five individual events (50M Backstroke, 50M Breaststroke, 50M Butterfly, 100M and 200 IM). Bryce swam to a new state record in the 50M Butterfly (31.97), swimming the fastest time by a 10 and Under in state history.

Brielle and Bryce finished the season with seven and eight first-place Age Group State Championship finishes, respectively.

In addition, there were outstanding performances from Greenwich residents, Liam Flaherty, Kiernan Flaherty, David Ponce and Michelle Wiessler.

The newly reopened pool at the Yerwood Center is giving opportunities to Stamford residents in the forms of swim lessons, recreational programs, water safety lessons and access to competitive swimming as well.

“As a first-year team, working with our athletes, we set high expectations for success, and our swimmers readily accepted that hard work and perseverance would be required to achieve their goals,” remarked Stamford Sailfish Aquatic Club Head Coach, Connie Wu. “All of our swimmers worked exceedingly hard over the course of the season. Their hard work paid off at the right time. We are very proud of all that Brielle and Bryce accomplished this season.”

About The Boys & Girls Club of Stamford

The Boys & Girls Club of Stamford serves over 1,600 youth annually with an average daily attendance of 500 members from Kindergarten through Twelfth grade at two club locations in Stamford: the Mary C. Rich Clubhouse and the Yerwood Center. The Club’s mission is to help the youth of Stamford, especially those who need us most, reach their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. The Club provides young people with a safe environment in which to learn, grow, and develop positive relationships with peers and caring adults. Over 50 programs are offered throughout the year focused through five core areas: Character & Leadership Development, Education & Career Development, Arts, Health & Life Skills, and Sports & Recreation. The Boys & Girls Club of Stamford raises over 95% of the operating budget from individuals, companies, foundations, and government grants in order to fund our mission and continue to make an impact in the lives of the youth in our community. For information on how to donate go to www.bgcastamford.org or call our Club at 203-324-0594. For more information on the Stamford Sailfish Aquatics Club, please go to https://stamfordsailfish.com/