AUBURN —The Norwich YMCA Dolphins swim team traveled to Auburn on Saturday, October 25 for the Terror on the Blocks Invitational. Starting off the meet for the Dolphins was a record-breaking swim in the 1000yard freestyle now set at a 12:02.53 by senior Amon Oliver.

The team collectively dropped just over 2 minutes worth of time and has already started to add State qualifiers to their State Championship roster. For the juniors (10& under) team, Kevin Saunders qualified for his first time in the 25 Freestyle, Emma Harmyk in the 50 Free, and Jackson Buddenhaggen in the 50 Free. Best times on the junior team were also achieved by Ellie Ryan, Sebastian Beiu, Willa Keller, Emma Harmyk and Kevin Walsh. The senior (11&up) team saw best times achieved by Nicholas Mitchell, Reigan Aikins, Mila Beltz, Lawton Ferris, Joseph Anderson, Stefen Straight, Maggie Williams, Nora Diefenbacher, Aiden Diefenbacher, and Alex Beiu. Adding to the State Qualifier roster for the seniors include, Amon Oliver (200 Free, 500 Free), Reigan Aikins (200 Free, 50 free, 50 Fly), Kate Hull (200 free, 50 Free, 50 Back), Nora Diefenbacher (50 Free, 50 Back, 50 Breast), Maggie Williams (50 Free, 100 Breast), and Alex Beiu (500 Free). Also bringing home accolades was Nora Diefenbacher with High Points first place for the 11-12 Girls and Kate Hull with High Points third place for the 11-12 girls.

“This meet is always a fun way to open the season and one that the swimmers look forward to. Many of the swimmers are either at their fastest time or have exceeded their fastest time from the end of last season. We are in a really good spot for the beginning of the season and our swimmers are looking forward to more!”

The Dolphins are now getting ready for their upcoming home meet against the Fulton Speed Demons at the Norwich YMCA on Saturday, November 7.

-Information from the Norwich YMCA Dolphins