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Marjory Stoneman Douglas swimmers earn four runner-up finishes at regionals

The Marjory Stoneman Douglas swim team posted four second-place finishes at the Regional Championships and heads to the state meet in Ocala on Nov. 7.

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The Marjory Stoneman Douglas swim team produced four second-place finishes and strong relay results at the Regional Championships, according to a report from Parkland Talk. The Eagles will now compete at the State Championship in Ocala on Saturday, Nov. 7.

Roman Kondrashov took second in both the 200-yard and 500-yard freestyle. Nikki Harrypersad placed second in the 200-yard freestyle and fourth in the 100-yard freestyle. Benjamin Ruytenbeek added a fourth-place finish in the 50-yard freestyle.

The girls’ 400-yard freestyle relay team of Carly Chin, Bella Schubow, Isla El Chantiry and Harrypersad finished third. A second girls’ squad, made up of Harrypersad, Alexa Anthony, El Chantiry and Chin, also took third in the 200-yard freestyle relay. On the boys’ side, Ruytenbeek, Anthony Severini, Joseph Villalobos and Kondrashov finished sixth in the 400-yard freestyle relay.

The results followed a strong showing at the District Championship, where the girls won the title and the boys finished as runners-up.

This story is a summary based on reporting by Parkland Talk. Read the original for full details.

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