Sunday, April 20, 2008
noon to 5:00 pm
Lawson Aquatic Center
Derek Richter crowned 2008 Queen City Challenge -
Cannonball Jump Champion
Derek Richter was named Cannonball Jump Champion at the 2008 Queen City Swim
Challenge hosted by the Regina Optimist Dolphin Swim Club which took place
at the Lawson Aquatic Centre on Sunday, April 20. Judges representing Sun
Life judged over 30 participants ranging in ages from 10 to 40+, all looking
to claim the title. Mayor Pat Fiacco made the first ceremonial jump and swam
in the 1500 meter event.
Winning the 4,000 meter distance in the 15 & under division was Catherine
McGillivray and Quinn Moore with the Open category won by Sara Pfeifer and
Chris Myers. Bryce Fleming took home the honour of once again winning the 40
years and over division.
Boris Yunaev and Angelica James (15 & under) and Doug Farenick and Brenda
Udahl (40+) were the fastest swimmers in the 1,500 meter event.
Top fundraiser for the event was Nicole Robinson with a portion of the
proceeds from the 2008 Queen City Swim Challenge going to the North Central
Community Association.