The Merritt Otters swim team dove into their second swim meet of the season in Kelowna earlier this month.
Twenty teams from the Okanagan, Kootenays, and the Lower Mainland made up the July 3-4 competition, consisting of over 350 swimmers. Merritt was represented with 10 swimmers from the Otters.
The team, who placed 10th overall, is made up of Dylan Carmichael, Taylor Carmichael, Jensen Cavaliere, Miranda Cavaliere, Laura Lefebvre, Brennan O’Flaherty, Cassie O’Flaherty, Alex Rubner and Kenzie Rubner.
“Some amazing best times from all the swimmers,” said Coach Iris Cheng.
“Exceptional results.”
A fourth place finish was achieved in the 200m Freestyle Relay team by Cassie O’Flaherty, Kenzie Rubner, Jensen Cavaliere, and Laura Lefebvre.
Other achievements: Taylor Carmichael (3rd in 100m Backstroke,) Dylan Carmichael (6th in 50m Backstroke,) Kenzie Rubner (8th in 50m Backstroke,) Alex Rubner (3rd in 100m Breaststroke,) Cassie O’Flaherty (7th in 50m Breaststroke.)
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