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Holland doctor completes yet another impressive swim, this time across Lake Erie
HOLLAND — Holland ophthalmologist Bryan Huffman is best known not as a doctor, but as a swimmer. Huffman has swum across the English Channel, completed the 20 Bridges Swim around Manhattan and, now, has completed a crossing of Lake Erie, a 26.7-mile trip. Up next for Huffman? How about...
Boys volleyball on the rise in Michigan, as several area players earn all-state
High school boys volleyball in Michigan grew to 69 teams this season, continuing its continuous growth. Several local teams have joined the jump from four teams in 2018 to 37 in 2022 and now to 69, including West Ottawa, Holland, Zeeland, Holland Christian and Saugatuck. The sport will become an...
Teen golfer prepares for another shot at the U.S. Adaptive Open
Sophia Howard, who grew up without a right hand, says she is passionate about golf and is so happy that tournaments like the U.S. Adaptive Open exist to show others that everyone should be able to do what they love.
USA Paralympic National Team Member, Aaron Thomas, signs with DIII Hope College (2024)
Aaron Thomas, a US Paralympic team hopeful, will swim for Hope College starting this fall after competing at the Paralympic Trials in June. Current photo via Aaron Thomas. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
GVSU thrower misses out on Olympics by .04 meters, calls trial experience 'electric'
ALLENDALE, Mich. — Erika Beistle needed at least 62.54 meters on her final discus throw of the U.S. Track & Field Olympic Trials to tie Vanderbilt's Veronica Fraley. Anything further would send Beistle to the Olympics for the first time. She threw a 62.50. "I don't think our expectation...
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