Asbury Park Beach Patrol Wins First Place in Lifeguard Tournament

ASBURY PARK, NJ - Last week, Asbury Park Beach Patrol secured first place in the highly competitive Asbury Park Lifeguard tournament. The event, featuring lifeguards from six municipalities, showcased the skills and athleticism of participants through a series of challenging timed events and relays.

Shane Brennan stood out by clinching 2nd place in the demanding American Ironman competition, which included a swim, paddle, and solo row. The team of Noah Wilson, Nick Bongiovanni, and Henry Buerck dominated the paddle relay, earning a decisive 1st place for Asbury Park. Additionally, Anthony Scala's exceptional performance in the beach flags event further solidified Asbury Park's lead.

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In a closely contested battle, Asbury Park Beach Patrol accumulated 26 points, edging out Ocean Grove with 24 points and Monmouth County Parks System with 23 points.

“We are immensely proud of Asbury Park Beach Patrol’s hard work and teamwork, which propelled us to first place in this lifeguard tournament,” said City of Asbury Park Beach Operations Supervisor Joe Bongiovanni. “While it’s a competition, the tournament also fosters camaraderie among neighboring communities.”

"Congratulations to Asbury Park Beach Patrol for their outstanding performance in this year's tournament,” said Councilmember Eileen Chapman. “Their commitment to safety and excellence sets a high standard for our community."

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