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"This is where the dreams begin."
Josh Davis, who won three gold medals at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta and two silver medals at the Olympics in Sydney in 2000, said about the Herndon event: “This is where dreams begin and champions are made as they take pride representing their neighborhood and their city. … Of the 4,000 summer league swim championships going on this month, this is one of the best ones in the country.”
River Bend StingRays Set New Records
The Boys 15-18 200 Medley Relay Team of Julian Villacorta, Tommy Rogers, Pearce Bloom and Carter Bennett broke a 32-year-old Trump National record at last week's meet against Springfield Country Club with a time of 2:07.82.
TC Grad Boyle To Play Field Hockey at Towson
Boyle was a four-year all-district goalkeeper for the T.C. Williams field hockey team.
Churchill Grad Leonard to Play Lacrosse at Towson
Leonard helped the Churchill boys' lacrosse team win back-to-back 4A/3A West region championships.
Langley Grad Galiani to Play Soccer at Bucknell University
Galiani was also one of the top scoring threats on the Langley boys' basketball team.
Woodson Grad Smiga Headed to Radford Despite Injuries
Smiga will play college field hockey after tearing each of her ACLs.
Oakton Grad Manner to Play Basketball at Stony Brook
Manner helped the Oakton girls' basketball team go undefeated during the 2011-12 season.
South County Grad Burks to Play Football at Vanderbilt
Burks helped the South County football team reach the Division 5 state championship game.
Alexandria Aces Looking for First Winning Season
Alexandria improves to 14-8 with shutout of Southern Maryland
First-year manager DeSilva, Aces changed recruiting approach.
City To Host National Road Racing Championships
12 km course to include Del Ray, Old Town.
Elite runners from around the world will take to the streets of Alexandria Nov. 17 when the city hosts the .US National Road Racing Championships, a 12-kilometer race that will serve as the finale to the USA Running Circuit series.
Flint Hill Quarterback Attends All-American Football Camp
Justin Saleh from Vienna, a 6-foot-two quarterback, was one of 300 high school football players coming to Flint Hill Upper School from the Mid-Atlantic region to work with collegiate coaches Sunday, June 2, during the All-American Football Camp.
Vienna Knuckleheads Win 4th of July Tournament
The 9U Vienna Knuckleheads won the Greater Washington 4th of July Tournament Sunday, June 30.
Tour de Tysons
Grand prix bicycle races held with a French twist.
The first annual Tour de Tysons Bicycle Races was a fun-filled day of French cuisine, balloon twisting and intense cycling.
Olympian Ziegler To Lead Swim Clinic
World Record holder, two-time Olympian, and Great Falls native, Kate Ziegler, is visiting the Virginia Run Riptide Swim Team on June 30. Ziegler, who was a member of the 2008 and 2012 Olympian Teams and currently holds the World Record in the 1500 meter freestyle, is conducting a swim clinic to encourage and inspire young swimmers to reach their greatest potential, while learning to overcome adversity.
AAA Tigers Win Championship
8-5 finals defeat of Royals is Tigers’ third straight win over higher seed.
The fifth seeded Vienna Little League (VLL) AAA Tigers shook off early jitters, controversial calls and a furious last inning comeback featuring a 3-run homer, to hold off the American League Champion Royals, 8-5 Friday before an exuberant crowd at Rhodes Field at Yeonis Park.