FAIRBANKS, AK-Two accomplished three time Olympians Peter Vanderkaay and Kara Lynn Joyce were at the Hamme Pool today as the Fitter and Faster Swim Tour made a stop in Fairbanks.
Clinic participants were able to take pictures with the Olympians and try on their medals. The two day clinic that runs through tomorrow gives kids a chance to get swimming tips from two of the best.
Vanderkaay has two gold medals along with two bronze medals and Joyce has four silvers. They say it's all about inspiring the next generation of swimmers.
FAIRBANKS, AK-On Saturday night the GFRA had a full weekend of racing at the Mitchell Raceway. Some highlights from the races was Scott Sluka. Sluka swept the modified class winning the two heats and the main event. Also in that class Derrick Coghill wipes out into the fence area pretty much taking a portion of it down in turn four. This happened in the second heat racebut thankfully he was unharmed and returned for the final race.
Mike Small came up big winning the dollar stock 15 lap main event.
FAIRBANKS, AK-On Saturday morning the 21st Mosquito Meander took place at Pioneer Park. For the competitors of the race Peter Noon was first crossing the finish line in 16: 27 seconds in this 5k walk run. Nathaniel Burrell was right behind Noon coming in 27 seconds later. Christi Schmitz, the Seawolves junior and North Pole High school product, came at 19:42 seconds which was ninth overall to lead the ladies.
More than 500 people entered into the Meander which benefits Fairbanks Counseling and Adoption. Noon the recent West Valley graduate and Schimtz talked about the race.
