The Lindsborg swim team hosted a quad meet over the weekend at the municipal pool in Riverside Park. The aquatic festival was a chance for families to gather and watch a medley of 80 events as competitors from ages 5 to 18 hit the water and raced for the gold.
Our feature by Olivia Garretson takes you pool side with a splash of color and black and white photography from the day.
Combined Team Scores - Through 80 Events
1. Lindsborg WaveMakers 646
2. Hillsboro Swim Team 534
3. Solomon Swim Team 185
4. Marion Swim Team 174
The Wavemakers swim at Council Grove on July 6th, and then on Saturday, July 13 Lindsborg will host the Mid-Kansas league meet.
Watermark. Racers pen race schedules on their arm so they won’t miss a heat.
Swimming Smiles. Navaeh Spitler (L) and Isabelle Fanning share a laugh on Saturday.
Pool Plan. Taygen Rathlef (L) and Braxton House share some racing strategies.
Water’s Edge. Caroline King and her mom Morgan King soak in the day.
13-year-old Makenzie Heline powers through the water to win the Girls 50-yard Butterfly with a time of 41.27.
Wavemakers enjoy some shade before the next race.
Hugs, encouragement and family time are always part of the recipe for a Wavemakers’ swim meet.
