Stone Ridge Swim Coach ‘Blessed’ to Have Trained Olympians Ledecky, Bacon
Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Bethesda held a pep rally for two of its alumnae who are swimming for Team USA in the Olympic Games in Tokyo.… Read More
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MCPS Teacher Headed to Tokyo Olympics to Compete for Dominica
There were mornings when Thea LaFond could sense students peering through the gymnasium doors, waiting for the bell to ring so they could attend class. A few watched – some… Read More
Six with Strong Ties to County to Compete in Tokyo
Six athletes with strong ties to Montgomery County will compete for Team USA in the upcoming Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Combined, the six athletes look to add to previous wins… Read More
Bethesda Native Andrew Wilson Makes Big Splash Qualifying for Olympics
Andrew Wilson, a Bethesda native and Emory University graduate, became the first ever Division III swimmer to qualify for the Olympics as a member of team USA Monday night. Wilson,… Read More
Ledecky Wins 200, 1500 Meter Events at Trials
Katie Ledecky won two very different races Wednesday at the U.S. Swim Trails in Omaha, Neb. She won the 200 meter freestyle and the 1500 meter freestyle. The latter event was… Read More
Keeping Up With Katie: Ledecky Celebrates Graduation Day Creatively
Five-time Olympic gold medal winning swimmer Katie Ledecky had to miss her graduation day at Stanford University due to a prior engagement: the US Swim Trials in Omaha, Neb. So… Read More
Summer’s Here and County Pools are Open
It’s summer, and Montgomery County pools are open to county residents for three-hour sessions. Reservations are no longer required. However, they are encouraged and will provide priority admission. The number… Read More
Swimming Pools Can Now Operate at 50% Capacity
Montgomery County has relaxed its COVID-19-related swimming restrictions. As of April 14, pools can be operated at 50% capacity. Also, as of April 1, two swimmers have been allowed in… Read More
Keeping Up With Katie: One Year Later, Ledecky Reasserts Dominance
In her first full meet in almost a year, five-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky picked up right where she left off, winning the 1500 meter freestyle at the Pro… Read More
Keeping Up With Katie: Ledecky Pays Virtual Visit to Children’s Hospital
Olympic gold medal winning swimmer and Bethesda native Katie Ledecky paid a virtual visit to Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. to spread cheer during the holiday season. “My hometown… Read More
Keeping Up With Katie: Ledecky Announces Upcoming College Graduation
Olympic gold swimmer and Bethesda native Katie Ledecky announced she plans on graduating from Stanford University this fall. She attended Little Flower School and Stone Ridge School of the Sacred… Read More
Montgomery County Recreation’s Outdoor Pool Season to Continue Through Oct. 4
Montgomery County Recreation Department announced that its outdoor pool season will continue through Oct. 4. Normally Montgomery County opens its seven outdoor pools over Memorial Day Weekend and they close… Read More