Mercer Island relay team celebrates state record | Sports brief

Mercer Island swimmers Sabrina Kwan, Grace Wold, Christina Williamson and Alex Seidel set a new state 200 freestyle relay record during the 3A state meet on Nov. 10. - Contributed photo
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Mercer Island swimmers Sabrina Kwan, Grace Wold, Christina Williamson and Alex Seidel set a new state 200 freestyle relay record during the 3A state meet on Nov. 10.

By MEGAN MANAGAN
Mercer Island Reporter Reporter
November 16, 2012 · 10:57 AM

The Mercer Island girls swim team won the state championship last weekend, and the 200 freestyle relay team won the individual title, setting a new state record in the process.

Sabrina Kwan, Grace Wold, Christina Williamson and Alex Seidel swam to a new state record in 1:37.12, beating the old record of 1:37.77. It's the first time since 1996 the Islanders have won the event at state, and set the new fastest time for all classifications in Washington.

Contact Mercer Island Reporter Reporter Megan Managan at mmanagan@mi-reporter.com or (206) 232-1215 ext. 5054.

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