
Who: This week's Whiz Kid is 14-year-old Maddie Hess of Valrico, a Newsome High School student.
Accomplishment: At the recent Florida Age Group Championships (FLAGS), Hess took first place in the 100-meter backstroke with a time of 1:05.14, qualifying her for the Senior National Championships being held this December in Atlanta.
Details: In the 200-meter backstroke, she swam another Senior National qualifying time, taking second place and breaking a Girls’ 13/14 FLAG record. Both swims broke Blue Wave Swim Team records for Girls’ 13/14 and Senior Women.
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Her 100-yard freestyle took a third place with a Junior National time of 59.18.
The Blue Wave Swim Team is based at The Brandon Sports and Aquatic Center, 405 Beverly Blvd., Brandon.
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