Ward Melville High School junior Casey Gavigan has excelled in a way that only a few elite athletes have; she has been named New York State champion in swimming and has helped her team win the Suffolk County Championship title for the 23rd consecutive year.
During the course of the season, Casey broke the school record for the 100-yard backstroke and had a personal best time in the county and state qualifiers, which earned her the opportunity to compete at the New York State Championship and USA Swimming’s Junior Nationals. Casey entered the state championship, ranked fourth in the state and went on to win first place in the 100-yard backstroke, making her a two-time state champion. Last year, Casey was a member of the school’s 200-medley relay New York State Champion team.
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“This outstanding accomplishment has been achieved through the hard work and dedication to her sport that Casey has displayed over the years,” said Erin Blaney, executive director of health, physical education, recreation and athletics. “The amount of time, effort, talent and commitment that is necessary to qualify and win at this level of competition is unimaginable.”
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