Haywood swimmers dominate state meet
Four Haywood County swimmers scored at the Senior Games state swim meet this fall, held Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Triangle Aquatic Center in Cary.
In the 65-69 age group female events, Debbie Wilson placed first in the 200 and 500-meter freestyle and in the 100 and 200-meter backstroke. All four swims set State Senior Games records, one of which had stood since 1992.
In the 70-74 age group male events, Wayne Raab finished first in the 50 and 100-meter breaststroke, as well as in the 50 and 100-meter backstroke. He also placed second in the 100-meter individual medley.
In the 75-79 age group male events, Gerry Meyer placed first in the 50, 100 and 200-meter breaststroke and second in the 500-meter freestyle.
In the 65-69 age group male events, Tim Winslow finished fourth place in the 50-meter freestyle.
Wilson, Raab and Meyer all train with the SMAC Master Swimmers, which meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Waynesville Recreation Center. All adult swimmers are welcome to join. For more information, contact Meyer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
