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Topic: Made JR Nationals  (Read 518 times)

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surfingdude

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My boy Sam that just turned 16 has made a JR National cut and will swim in Florida next week...This is a surprise . we did not think he would make any cuts until next year ...
In the 400 IM he swam 4.07.19......the JR National cut is 4.08.19....
This is a big step for him ..slight chance he swims 2016 Olympics ....he has lived life thinking about making the 2020 games .....THIS IS BIG....


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Wow congrats!! Sounds like he's truly an elite athlete.


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Congrats Howard---------Go Swimmingdude!!!
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Thanks guys ...words can not describe what I am feeling


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Swimmingdude!  Lookout phelps!
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Great accomplishment!  Congrats.
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 Train ticket  with team leaving Virginia headed for Florida --120 $

5 nights in Orlando hotel with team and meals - around 300$

Having one of the few 16 year old in the country competing in a national swim meet that affects the Olympic team  --FRIGGIN PRICELESS


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that is awesome! Congratulations to your son and you
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 Train ticket  with team leaving Virginia headed for Florida --120 $

5 nights in Orlando hotel with team and meals - around 300$

Having one of the few 16 year old in the country competing in a national swim meet that affects the Olympic team  --FRIGGIN PRICELESS

Awesome dude!  Congrats to the son for all the hours they put in, congrats to you for all the logistics and support!
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Congrats to your son Howard! Lets catch some waves with the kid when hes in town.
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That's awesome news Howard.
Proud papa moment for sure. Hope he continues to surprise!
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