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Youth swimming: Martin’s Dam edges Pennypacker in close meet
Martin’s Dam defeated Pennypacker Country Club, 267-229, in its second meet of the 2024 swim season saw June 26. Martin’s Dam coach Phil Munger said, “In a very close meet, our kids stepped up to the plate and showed their support for their teammates and their desire to succeed. We could not be prouder of them.”
Pennsylvania Native Bridget Williams Vaults Into 2024 Paris Olympics, Madison Wiltrout Awaits Confirmation
The Olympic roster for Team USA's Track & Field team just got a boost of Pennsylvania pride as Greensburg native Bridget Williams secured her place for the 2024 Paris Olympics, as reported by WPXI. A former University of Virginia standout, Williams topped the charts in the pole vault finals on Sunday night. Meanwhile, Connellsville's own Madison Wiltrout still hangs in the balance for a javelin event berth, neighbor to certainty but not quite there, her fate hinged on world rankings yet to be released.
Hempfield grad Bridget (Guy) Williams qualifies for Olympics; Connellsville's Madison Wiltrout likely to join her
Bridget (Guy) Williams is headed to the Olympics and earned her spot in impressive fashion Sunday night. The 2014 Hempfield graduate finished first in the women’s pole vault final at the U.S. Olympic Trials after clearing 4.73 meters (15 feet, 61⁄4 inches) with no misses at Oregon’s Hayward Field. She failed on three attempts to clear 15-81⁄4.
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