Masters | Competitive Swimming

Major Accomplishments- 2006-2008

  • 8 World Swimming Rankings
  • 25+ United States Top 10 Swimming Rankings
  • 2008 Long Distance All-Star, only 18 individuals in the U.S. were honored with this award in 2008
  • 2008 Alcatraz Shark Fest...2nd OVERALL and without a wetsuit (water was 57 degrees and I was in it for just about 31 minutes) at age 39. Lost only be 35 seconds to 23 year old nationally ranked water polo player from Stanford University, Steven Wright.
  • Top 15 finish, 25K (15.5 mile swim) in Indiana. I swam for 6 hours and 49 minutes without stopping.
  • 1st OVERALL, Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge...May 2008...10K (6.2 mile swim) Wetsuit division and was only beat by two men not wearing a wetsuit. My time was 90 minutes in 55 degree water.

In 2005 I completed two full marathons, 2 half marathons, and two triathlons.

My races and hard training for my Maccabi competition are dedicated to six people very near and dear to me who aren't with me any longer. I know that they are looking over me and I dedicate my medals to these loved ones.

Grandmom Ida, Grandpop Henry, Pop-Pop Bill, Vince and Melanie and especially my brother Lance. You are missed very much.