The Elliot Lake Aquatic Club sent 12 swimmers to the Topfish#2 meet this weekend, hosted by the Valley East Waves.
Club publicity chair Shawn Beaulieu says this was the first meet for the club since the reopening of the local pool and for many of their swimmers, a first taste of competition.
He adds the level of competition was perfect for the club as young swimmers of all ages were together, allowing for a relaxed atmosphere for all to get accustomed to the competitive level.
Katie Purzner narrowly out touched fellow club member Tenley Blanchette in the 25m backstroke. Katie kicked herself a first-place finish in the 25m kick event.
Tenley followed her with a narrow third place finish.
Lily Chi swam to a third-place finish for her efforts in the 25m backstroke and completed three other events at her first competition.
Another first timer Shkaabewis consistently swam and earned two 2nd second place results in his 25m back and 25m kick events.
Emmett Grant used his team unity and training to reach the wall first in both his 25m and 50m freestyle, finishing second in his 25m and 50m backstrokes.
Myla Grant also topped off her meet with first place finishes in the 25m freestyle and 25m kick events.
Michael Mongrain swam consistently and earned top place finishes for his 50m free, 50m back as well as his 25m breaststroke,
Coaching and diversity across all the strokes paid off.
Elena Reinhardt at her first meet showed grit earning a second place for both her 25m back and freestyle swims.
Brodie Williams also used the time in training to finish second for his efforts in the 25m free and 25m kick events.
Elly Whitney swam to personal bests and gained more confidence in the pool as her age limited her ability to finish with times but certainly got her excited for the next outing.
Colbie Williams swam home with a first in 25m breaststroke as well as consistent first swim finishes including third for his 50m freestyle.
Charlee Young also used the pool to gain confidence and team spirit, finishing second and third in the 25m back and 25m free events.
