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Thirty-one Masters swimmers from Wisconsin competed in the USMS Short Course Nationals in Federal Way, Washington, May 17th-20th. Wisconsin earned 7th place overall in the Combined Team category. Wisconsin Women earned 5th place in the Woman's category. Wisconsin Men earned 12th place in the Men's category. There were 158 teams participating.

Pictured with the banners awarded for the 7th Combined and 5th Womans categories are (Left to Right, 1st Row) Coach Fred Russell, John Bauman, Jeanne Seidler, Julie Van Cleave; (2nd Row) Trina Schaetz, Dan Schaetz and Tim Young.

Contratulations to Team Wisconsin Masters Aquatic Club National Champions who won first in their events: Jocelyn Rau (25-29 100 Freestyle and 50 Freestyle); Trina Schaetz (30-34 50 Freestyle); the 25+ Women's 200 Medley Relay (Joselyn Rau, Sarah Schneider, Jessica Diel and Trina Schaetz); and the 35+ Men's 200 Freestyle Relay (Laren Tiltmann, Dan Schaetz, Don Rambadt and Tim Young).

Pictured above, wearing the distinctive red "Mt. Ranier or Bust" t-shirts donated by All American Aquatics are Don Rambadt (facing front) and John Bauman (facing back). The shirts were eye-catching. Combined with the excellent swimming of the Wisconsin Masters, the team was definitely noticed.