Babington Honored

Based on her performances against Sweet Briar last Saturday, Tracilyn Babington has been named the ODAC Swimmer of the Week. As noted below, Tracilyn won three individual events against Sweet Briar, and smashed the 100m breaststroke record that had been standing long before she was even born. Congrats Tracilyn!

Records Fall at Sweet Briar

A strong day for the team at Sweet Briar on Saturday. Many solid swims, including many that convert to season best times (it was a short course meters meet). Acutally, some swims that convert to lifetime bests as well! In addition, pool records were set by Elizabeth Plowman and Tracilyn Babington. Elizabether set a new 1500m record at 18:58.88, breaking the previous mark by 24 seconds. Tracilyn got her record in the 100m breast, hitting in 1:16.89 and breaking a record that was set in 1985. Great stuff!

Next up: Catholic U. next Saturday at 1 pm.

Quotes of the Day - Dec. 29th

Elizabeth Plowman provided us with two motivational quotes yesterday, on Wednesday....

"I feel the need....the need for speed."
-Top Gun (Tom Cruise/Anthony Edwards)


"Tell them to go out there with all they've got and win just one for the Gipper."
- Knute Rockne, All American (Ronald Regan)

Quote of the Day - Dec. 28th

A little late in posting, but here you go. The quote of the day from Tuesday was provided by Ellie Shea:

"Body does what mind prefers."

-Lenny Krayzelburg

Quote of the Day - Dec. 27th

Hope everyone had a great break at home. T-minus two hours until our first practice back at school.

Here is the quote of the day, from Sarah:

"Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm."

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

Quote of the Day - Dec. 26th

We can thank Brianna for this quote of the day:

"Everyone has the desire to win, but only champions have the desire to prepare."



- Unknown Author

Quote of the Day - Dec. 25th

Merry Christmas! Quote of the day, from me:

"There are those who look at things the way they are, and ask why... I dream of things that never were, and ask why not?"



-Robert F. Kennedy
 

Quote of the Day - Dec. 24th

This one is from Virginia:

"Someone may beat me, but they are going to have to bleed to do it." 

- Steve Prefontaine

Quote of the Day - Dec. 23rd

We're throwing a twist into the quote of the day series today, with swimmers picking their favorite motivational quotes. This one comes from Kellianne. Enjoy.

"Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever.”



-Lance Armstrong

Quote of the Day - Dec. 22nd

"If you are going to be a champion, you must be willing to pay a greater price."
-Bud Wilkinson