Badger Swimmer, Patrick Conaton, nominated to Youth Olympic Team

“USA Swimming today announced the six swimmers and two staff members who will represent Team USA at the second summer edition of the Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China. All team nominations are subject to approval by the United States Olympic Committee, which will announce the full roster later this month.
The swimming portion of the Games is scheduled for Aug. 17-22 at the Nanjing Olympic Sports Center. 

The three women nominated to represent Team USA in Nanjing include Hannah Moore (Cary, N.C.), Courtney Mykkanen (Tustin, Calif.) and Clara Smiddy (Miami, Fla.).

On the men’s side, Patrick Conaton (Larchmont, N.Y.), Patrick Mulcare (Tigard, Ore.) and Justin Wright (Fresno, Calif.) have been nominated to the Youth Olympic Team.”

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Congratulations to Coach John Collins!

Congratulations to Coach John Collins for being named Senior Coach of the year for Metro Swimming. He was also named the Senior Co-Chair of Metro Swimming!

Public School Athletic League Championships

Badger senior, Eric Wang, won three gold medals and set two records at the PSAL Swimming Championships this season. Eric won gold in the 50 freestyle with a time of 22.16 and placed second in the 100 fly with a time of 51.40; he qualified for NYS Championships in both individual events. He was also an integral member of the gold medal 200 medley and 200 freestyle record setting relays (Francis Lewis HS).

Section 8 Championships

Joe “JJ” Mo, Badger sophmomore from Great Neck South, qualified for NYS Championship twice at the Section 8 Championships this season. JJ placed third in the 200IM with a time of 1.59.66. JJ also placed third in the 100 butterfly with a time of 53.91.