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Shorewood Swimmer Competes Alongside Big Fish in Olympic Trials
Rachel Munson placed 117th in a field of 152, when she competed June 26 for a chance to represent the U.S. in the Summer Olympics.
Shorewood swimmer Rachel Munson placed 117th in a field of 152 as she took to the pool in U.S. Olympic Trials June 26.
The 14-year-old Shorewood High School sophomore was among thousands of swimmers who competed for a chance to represent the USA at the 2012 London Olympics.
Munson registered a time of 1:13.24 in the 100-meter breaststroke. She , during a Shorewood Swim Club competition in early June.
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She was among some of the youngest swimmers in her event.
Munson is the top swimmer in national rankings for her age group this year. As a 12- and 13-year-old, Munson has been in the top 10 nationally for her swim times.
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More than 50 swimmers from Wisconsin competed in the qualifying trials.
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