Antigo Penguins compete in Rhinelander's Freezing Season

The Antigo Penguins competed in Rhinelander’s Freezin Season Invitational on Saturday, January 12th. Competing swim clubs included Antigo, Manta Ray, Medford Aquafins, Merrill Aqua Jays, Rhinelander, Thunderbird and Tomahawk. Participating swimmers from the Penguins included Dawson Behm, Alexis Federman, Avery Federman, Morgan Rank, Heather Arlen, Mya Burt, Tristin Arlen, Myah Bolder, Brion Koszarek, Zander Reetz, Lola Evans, Nate Wild, Josh Zanayed, Hannah Zanayed and Max Bolder. All the swimmers did a wonderful job and many swam their personal best.

Mya Burt swam State qualifying times in the 50 Freestyle, 50 Backstroke and 50 Breaststroke.

Qualified for Midwest Regionals*- Heather Arlen, Mya Burt and Tristin Arlen.

The Penguins received ribbons in the following swims:

Heather Arlen age 15: Open 100Y Butterfly 1:11.36- 2nd place, Open 50Y Freestyle 29.05- 4th place*, 100Y Backstroke 1:12.32- 4th place

Swimming age group 13-14

Morgan Rank age 13: 100Y Butterfly 1:41.08- 1st place, 200Y IM 3:17.14- 6th place

Myah Bolder age 13: Open 200Y Backstroke 3:13.61- 4th place

Swimming age group 9-10

Brion Koszarek age 10: 100Y IM 1:50.01- 1st place, 100Y Freestyle 1:37.85- 5th place

Zander Reetz age 10: 50Y Butterfly 51.90- 1st place, 100Y IM 1:52.87- 2nd place

Mya Burt age 10: 50Y Breaststroke 41.70- 1st place* Qualified State, 50Y Freestyle 31.20- 1st place* Qualified State, 50Y Backstroke 37.30- 1st place* Qualified State, Open 200Y IM 2:58.63- 3rd place*

Tristin Arlen age 10: 100Y Freestyle 1:12.01- 1st place*, 50Y Backstroke 38.70- 2nd place*, Open 200Y IM 3:04.83- 4th place*, Open 500Y Freestyle 7:05.09- 6th place*

10-year-old Tristin Arlen swims the butterfly.

Swimming age group 8 & under

Nate Wild age 7: 25Y Backstroke 39.87- 3rd place, 25Y Freestyle 37.08- 6th place

Josh Zanayed age 7: 100 IM 2:11.54- 1st place, 25Y Backstroke 24.55- 2nd place, 25Y Butterfly 27.38- 4th place, 25Y Freestyle 21.97- 4th place

Alexis Federman age 8: 25Y Breaststroke 32.91- 2nd place, 50Y Freestyle 56.09- 4th place

Relays

Mixed Open 200Y Medley Relay- Myah Bolder, Morgan Rank, Heather Arlen and Avery Federman- 2:38.80- 5th place

Mixed 8 & Under 100Y Medley Relay- Max Bolder, Josh Zanayed, Alexis Federman and Nate Wild- 2:37.12- 2nd place

Mixed 10 & Under 200Y Medley Relay- Zander Reetz, Mya Burt, Tristin Arlen and Brion Koszarek- 2:51.08- 2nd place

The swimmers were coached by Janelle Bolder, Austin Arlen and Ryne Levis.