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Tonight was my team’s (Schenectady-Saratoga Swim Club – Go Sharks!) end-of-the-season banquet.  It was a fun evening for swimmers and their families.  I received the “Travel Agent” award from my coach.  She explained why, but I forget…  I also got all my ribbons and medals from Silver and Gold Championships along with a team trophy.  My parents didn’t bring a camera tonight, so there is no “evidence” of this event.  Instead, I’ll share a highlight from Golds.  This was my last event of the two-day meet – the 50 yard freestyle.  It was also my birthday.  So although I was already 9, I was allowed to swim in the Boys 8 & Under category, because I was still 8 on the first day of the meet.   Based on entry times, I was ranked 9th overall; this put me in the fastest lane (lane 4) in the second to last heat.  Well, to spoil it even before you watch, I swam a personal best – a 36.52, I won my heat, and came in third overall (my best ranking at Golds this year).  At the end of the clip, watch the head of the guy with the baseball cap – you’ll see my fists go up in the air celebrating my swim.  Enjoy!

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