Blue Lion swimmers set new records

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The Washington Blue Lions swim teams are gearing up for the postseason, and set the tone at their last dual meet with several record-breaking swims.

Brody Morris captured the 100-yard freestyle record, finishing the race in 55.38, and smashing the previous record of 56.82, set by Ryan Smith in 2013.

Skylynn Barden took the 100-yard backstroke record, with a 1:17.41, easily taking down the previous record of 1:18.67, set by Kirsten List in 2015.

The girls’ 200 freestyle relay also smashed the previous record. MaryKate Van Dyke, Brooklyn Wilson, Megan Rohrer, and Kirsten List finished the race in 2:04.92, beating the previous record, set in 2013 by List, Madison Bender, Brooklyn Pratt, and Adrienne Perrill.

The Blue Lions will swim at the SCOL League Championship Meet Saturday at 6:30 p.m. in the Wilmington College Natatorium.

Sectional Championships will commence on Saturday, Feb. 13, at 12:15 p.m., at the Ohio University Natatorium in Athens, Ohio.

Washington’s Brody Morris, shown swimming the butterfly stroke, recently set a new school record in the 100-yard freestyle event.
http://www.recordherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2016/02/web1_BrodyMorris.jpgWashington’s Brody Morris, shown swimming the butterfly stroke, recently set a new school record in the 100-yard freestyle event. Courtesy photo

Washington’s MaryKate VanDyke dives in during a relay event.
http://www.recordherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2016/02/web1_MaryKate-VanDyke-dives-into-the-water-for-a-relay.jpgWashington’s MaryKate VanDyke dives in during a relay event. Photo by Kenny Binegar

MaryKate VanDyke (left) and Brooklyn Wilson congratulate each other after a record-breaking swim for Washington.
http://www.recordherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2016/02/web1_MaryKateVanDykandBrooklynWilsoncongratulateeachotherafterarecordbreakingswim.jpgMaryKate VanDyke (left) and Brooklyn Wilson congratulate each other after a record-breaking swim for Washington. Photo by Kenny Binegar

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