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Five Montana LMSC records broken at Bozeman May Classic

Five Montana LMSC records broken at Bozeman May Classic

Elayne Hartter and Anne Hossner of the Bozeman Masters Swim Club have entered the Montana LMSC record books with their performances at the 2019 Fred Schwendeman Orthodontics May Classic, held at the Bozeman Swim Center last month. Elayne set new marks in the 100m free and 200m free for women 60-64. Anne broke records in the 400m free and 1,500m free for women 40-44. Jordan Teller of the Big Sky Montana Masters joined the fun, setting a new mark in…

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18 Montana LMSC records broken by five swimmers at USMS Spring Nationals

18 Montana LMSC records broken by five swimmers at USMS Spring Nationals

The U.S. Masters Swimming 2019 Spring Nationals in Mesa, Arizona wrapped up earlier today. There were some great performances by the 12 swimmers representing the Montana LMSC at this meet. Among them were a total of 18 Montana LMSC records broken by five swimmers: Lou Albershardt, BSMT, W 55-59 50 yd. free 50 yd. breast 100 yd. breast 100 yd. I.M. 200 yd. I.M. Wendy McNamara, BSMT, W 60-64 50 yd. free 100 yd. free 50 yd. back 100 yd….

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A flurry of Montana records set by Albershardt and McNamara at Coeur D’Alene meet

A flurry of Montana records set by Albershardt and McNamara at Coeur D’Alene meet

Several members of the Big Sky Montana Masters and one member of the Missoula Masters traveled to Coeur D’Alene, ID this weekend to compete in the Kroc Masters February Flurry. Wendy McNamara lowered three of her Montana records in the 60-64 age group at the meet and a new name in our record books, Louise Albershardt, broke four Montana records in the 55-59 age group.

Charlotte Sanddal sets national and world record at Huntsman

Charlotte Sanddal sets national and world record at Huntsman

Charlotte Sanddal traveled to St. George, Utah last month for the Huntsman World Senior Games. In addition to setting several Montana LMSC records at the meet (see latest SCM update), she also set a USMS national record and a FINA world record for women 95-99 in the 200 meter individual medley (short-course) with a time of 9:32.59. The national record has been confirmed. The world record won’t be updated until 60 days after the swim. Congratulations, Charlotte!

Ackley and Hastings continue to rewrite the record book

Ackley and Hastings continue to rewrite the record book

Ella Ackley and Pat Hastings traveled to Orlando, Florida recently to compete in the 2018 UANA Pan American Masters Championships. While there, they set a total of five state records. Hastings broke two W80-84 records formerly held by Charlotte Sanddal, in the 200m breast and the 200m I.M. Ackley broke three W75-79 records formerly held by Hastings, in the 50m free, 200m free and 200m back. Updated long course meters records are available at http://swimmontana.org/wp-content/uploads/bsk-pdf-manager/2018/08/Long-Course-Meters-Records-2018-0815.pdf.

11 Northwest Zone records were set this past weekend in Missoula

11 Northwest Zone records were set this past weekend in Missoula

The following zone records were broken or established at the Northwest Zone SCY Championship Meet this past weekend: Men 85-89 50 Breast – Richard Knight, UC31, :49.93, 4/8/18 Women 75-79 50 Free – Ella Ackley, UC31, :38.06, 4/7/18 100 I.M. – Ella Ackley, UC31, 1:49.37, 4/8/18 Women 95-99 50 Free –  Charlotte Sanddal, BSMT, 1:28.64, 4/7/18 100 Free –  Charlotte Sanddal, BSMT, 3:08.64, 4/7/18 50 Back – Charlotte Sanddal, BSMT, 1:34.67, 4/7/18 100 Back – Charlotte Sanddal, BSMT, 3:15.65, 4/7/18 200 Back –  Charlotte Sanddal, BSMT, 7:08.37,…

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66 state records broken this past weekend in Missoula!

66 state records broken this past weekend in Missoula!

The state (SCY) records have been updated with results from this past weekend’s meet in Missoula. A total of 66 state records were broken or established by the following swimmers: Charlotte Sanddal (8) Edie VanBuskirk (7) Wendy McNamara (5) Fred Froelicher (4) Richard Knight (4) Gayle Phillips (4) Francesca Reale (4) Ella Ackley (3) Michael Dougherty (3) Christy McCann (3) Nancy Schuber (3) John Cole (2) Sue Harkin (2) Dana Johnston (2) Paul Landes (2) Peggy Stringer (2) Tate Carney…

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News from Convention 2016

News from Convention 2016

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The 2016 USMS Annual Meeting, also known as “Convention”, was held in September in Atlanta, Georgia. LMSC attendees were: Emily von Jentzen (MT At-Large Delegate), Mark Johnston (MT Delegate), Donn Livoni (USMS Open Water Committee Chair) and Jeanne Ensign (USMS Finance Committee Chair). Pre-meeting information, the meeting schedule, meeting minutes and much more can be found on the Convention page of the USMS website. For an in-depth view of Convention from the eyes of a first time delegate, read Emily’s “summary”….

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