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Dolphins dive to new depths

The Elk Valley Dolphins hosted their annual invitational swim meet last weekend.
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A Dolphin finishes her race.


The Elk Valley Dolphins hosted their annual invitational swim meet last weekend.

The pool at the Fernie Aquatic Centre was packed with over 250 swimmers from Calgary, Cochrane, Cranbrook, Columbia Valley, and Drumheller, from April 26 to 28.

The Dolphins put on some great performances. Some highlights of the event included first place by Cassandra Nixon, a second by Morgan Mudge, and third by Maygen Maartman in 200 m IM (individual medley). Cassandra Nixon also placed third and Maddy Burnett placed fourth in 50 m freestyle. Also, Cassandra Nixon took second place and Maddy Burnett took third in 100 m freestyle. Mac Dressler swam away with third in 200 m breaststroke, fourth in 50 m freestyle and fifth in 200 m IM. Jeanne Schalekamp was fifth in 200 m breaststroke. Rudra Joshi took sixth in 100 m backstroke and seventh place in 200 m IM. Taylor Syrja was seventh in 200 m breaststroke.