GREATER DAYTON — Local YMCAs celebrated their recent achievement in national qualifications and record-breaking performances over the summer.
The team traveled to Ocala, Florida, for the 2026 YMCA Long Course National Championships.
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After the competition, they returned with new team records, personal-best performances and national-level experience.
Coffman Swim Team in Springboro (about 150 swimmers) achieved:
- The boys’ medley placed eighth place
- Travis Ervin placed ninth in the 50 breaststroke
- The boys placed 19th overall in men’s competition
SPY Swim Team in Springfield (about 60 swimmers) achieved:
- Broke records in the 400 freestyles
- Broke records in the 800 freestyles
- Broke records in the 1000 freestyles
Auglaizer-Mercer sent four boys to Long Course Nationals. The boys recorded personal-best times.
Kettering and West Carrollton YMCA sent six swimmers to nationals. The events the team competed in were sprint freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, individual medley and distance freestyle.
YMCA of Greater Dayton hopes for more success in the new season.
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