The history of Ankeny boys' swimming dates back to the 1980s--before the Ankeny YMCA was even built. Mike Johnson graduated before Ankeny had an indoor swimming pool, so he traveled to Dowling High School twice a day for a pair of three-hour practices. He participated in high school meets in order to qualify for the state meet by swimming in Valley's … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny boys’ swimming team
Mark Nordby
Ex-Ankeny star Huston inducted into Iowa Swimming Hall of Fame
When Kiel Huston was a young athlete, he never dreamed that he would eventually become a Hall of Fame swimmer. "Not for a second," he said. "I remember in age-group swimming, I was never the best. But just over the years through practice and coaching and hard work, I had the opportunity to have a really good career." Huston went on to become a … [Read more...] about Ex-Ankeny star Huston inducted into Iowa Swimming Hall of Fame