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Hudson Patch Whiz Kid: Steve Asmus

Steve Asmus posted amazing times at the ABC Finals Swim Meet in Minnetonka last weekend.

Hudson Patch Whiz Kid: Steve Asmus, 8

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Accomplishment: Steve swims with Hudson Area Swim Association (HASA) at the pool. Steve took first in the 50-yard backstroke (43.47) for kids 8 and under at the ABC Finals Swim Meet in Minnetonka this weekend. He also took second overall (40.73) in the 50-yard freestyle and fourth overall in the 100-yard freestyle (1:33.59).

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Key to Awesomeness: Head coach Ryan Hawke accounts his good turn and great tempo that he was able to maintain for the duration of the race to his excellent time. He has great energy and enthusiasm, and he makes his coaches (Coach Tom and Coach Kevin) very proud.

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