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
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Ankeny swimmers rack up 236 points, but settle for runner-up trophy
Trent Frandson and the other members of the Ankeny boys' swimming team watched the top-ranked Iowa City West swimmers celebrate a state championship on Saturday by jumping into the pool at the University of Iowa Campus Recreation and Wellness Center. The No. 3 Hawks were hoping to win a second consecutive title, but instead settled for the runner-up … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers rack up 236 points, but settle for runner-up trophy
Hawk swimmers claim district title, but fail to qualify for state in some events
Although the second-ranked Ankeny boys' swimming team easily captured a district title on Saturday at Trail Point Aquatics Center, the Hawks' dominance wasn't necessarily a good thing. The defending state champions were competing in a field that included only one other top-20 squad--No. 16 Des Moines Roosevelt. The lack of competition proved costly at … [Read more...] about Hawk swimmers claim district title, but fail to qualify for state in some events
Ankeny boys’ quartet, Rumley earn all-American swimming honors
Five Ankeny swimmers have received all-American honors from the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association for the 2018-19 season. Boys' standouts Trent Frandson, Max Martin, Jae Swanepoel and Adam Vaske were honored along with girls' standout Jasmine Rumley. Frandson, a sophomore, earned all-American honors in four events. He led the Hawks to … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys’ quartet, Rumley earn all-American swimming honors
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Max Martin, Ankeny boys’ swimming
Junior Max Martin helped the Ankeny boys' swimming team to its first state title on Saturday in Iowa City. He placed sixth in the 50 freestyle with a time of 21.03 seconds. Martin also swam on all three of the Hawks' relays. He anchored the third-place 200 medley and second-place 400 freestyle relays, and he swam the opening leg on the runner-up 200 … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Max Martin, Ankeny boys’ swimming