
Jessica and Madison Leong, both of Westford, have qualified to represent New England at Eastern Zone Age Group Swim Championships August 7-10 in Richmond, Virginia. Â
The girls just completed a long course season which culminated this past weekend with New England Age Group Swim Championships, held at Harvard University. More than 50 teams were represented at NE Age Group Championships; in four days of competition, the Leongs collectively earned six medals and more than 10 ribbons. Â
The girls' team, Crimson Aquatics, placed first at NE Age Group Swim Championships and will be well-represented at Eastern Zones, as four of Jessica and Madison's "12 & Under" teammates will be competing with them in Virginia. Â Â
Madison is one of 9 (10-year old) girls representing New England at Eastern Zones. Â She will be swimming the 100 Freestyle, 50 Breaststroke, 100 Breaststroke, 50 Butterfly, 100 Butterfly, and 200 Individual Medley. Â Jessica is one of 24 (12-year old) girls representing New England, and will be swimming the 50 Butterfly, 100 Butterfly, and 200 Butterfly. Â
To learn more about 2013 Eastern Zone Age Group Swim Championships, please visit easternzoneswimming.org. Â
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