Swimming

TRIATHLON

COMMUNITY: Be prepared for bike leg

Triathlon trips from Jason Clark

Editor’s note: Jason Clark of Iowa City is a group exercise instructor at North Dodge Athletic Club and an active participant in the Eastern Iowa race scene, competing in runs, duathlons and triathlons. By Jason Clark, community contributor I had just finished the swim and to my surprise, I was the first one out of [...]

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Pigman Triathlon

COMMUNITY: First step in triathlon is the water

Editor’s note: Jason Clark of Iowa City is a group exercise instructor at North Dodge Athletic Club and an active participant in the Eastern Iowa race scene, competing in runs, duathlons and triathlons. By Jason Clark, community contributor There is nothing quite like pre-race jitters. You are standing on the shore with a bunch of [...]

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Ogden column: What are your goals for 2013?

One month into 2013, it’s time for a checkup. As in, how are those New Year resolutions going? You know the ones — losing a few pounds gained over the holidays, getting back in shape, starting a new challenge? I’ve discovered a couple of things during my recent excursions on some frigid mornings, always a [...]

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0120_SPO_TRISWIM

COMMUNITY: Indoor triathlon has unique challenge

Editor’s note: Jason Clark of Iowa City is the race director of the North Dodge Athletic Club Indoor Triathlon and a group exercise instructor at NDAC. He also is an active participant in the race scene in Eastern Iowa, competing in runs, duathlons and triathlons. By Jason Clark, community contributor IOWA CITY — Unlike a [...]

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MVC releases divisions for 2012-13, 2013-14

The Mississippi Valley Conference has released divisional assignments for the 2012-13 and 2013-14 school years. MISSISSIPPI DIVISION Cedar Rapids Jefferson Cedar Rapids Kennedy Dubuque Hempstead Dubuque Senior Iowa City High Iowa City West Waterloo East VALLEY DIVISION Cedar Falls Cedar Rapids Prairie Cedar Rapids Washington Cedar Rapids Xavier Dubuque Wahlert Linn-Mar Waterloo West  

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HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALISM: 2 Saints end swimming season at state meet

Editor’s note: Here is your chance to tell your story or show off your pictures about your team, your school or your favorite player. If you’d like to join The Gazette’s growing list of high school contributors, contact J.R. Ogden at jr.ogden@thegazette.com By Alex Fox, Xavier junior CEDAR RAPIDS  -  Junior John Richardson and sophomore [...]

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Iowa swimmer Ryan Phelan

Phelan, Iowa men’s swim team gear up for Big Ten Championships

14th-ranked Hawkeyes host festivities this weekend

By Shane Carney, The Gazette IOWA CITY– The pool is calm and the stands are quiet as senior swimmer Ryan Phelan walks into the U of I’s Campus Recreation and Wellness Center. Tuesday, Phelan made final preparations for the Big Ten Championships in an atmosphere allowing him to stay calm and focused. Wednesday and through [...]

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All-Metro boys’ swimming teams

These teams are picked by the coaches. 2012 Press All-Metro Men’s Swimming  

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All-Mississippi Valley Conference boys’ swimming teams

As provided by the league: 2011-12 MVC Boys Swimming All-Division Winners

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Allison sprints Washington to the finish line

  By Mike Condon, Correspondent CEDAR RAPIDS – Chris Cruise said before Saturday’s boys’ district swim meet that one of the team’s lesser-known swimmers had to come to the front for Cedar Rapids Washington to continue one of the most amazing win streaks in Iowa high school history. Senior sprinter Scott Allison was that guy. [...]

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