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Masters Swimmers Compete In Cleveland

Patrick Kelley, left, and Jeffrey Barkstrom competed in the Masters Pan-American Games last week at Cleveland State University. Submitted photo

CLEVELAND — Two members of the YMCA Jamestown Masters swim team came away with medals last week at the Masters Pan-American Games at Cleveland State University.

Debuting in his first international swim meet, YMCA employee Patrick Kelley, 39, claimed silver medals in the 50-meter butterfly, the 100-meter freestyle and the 50-meter freestyle in the 50-meter pool.

Swimming in his first international swim meet in 40 years, Jeffrey Barkstrom, 57, won a silver medal in the 100-meter breaststroke; and captured a bronze in the 200-meter individual medley and the 50-meter butterfly. In his last event, the 100-meter freestyle, Barkstrom placed fifth.

Several swimmers from Jamestown were unable to attend, including 98-year-old Judy Young, who is a Chautauqua County Sports Hall of Fame swimmer.

The Masters Pan-American Games included athletes from more than 50 countries.

For more information about joining the Jamestown Masters swim team contact chqseim@gmail.com. Participants must be able to swim 25 yards and be at least age 18.

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