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Taye participated in the North Carolina Swim Age Group Championships this weekend.  He ended up swimming five events.  His best two were 100 Fly - he earned a new AA time and a 33rd place finish and 50 Free, with a time of 29.27  (just .08 seconds from an AAA time) and 13th place!

I had to agree with two ladies sitting behind me who said even the slowest heats at this state meet  would be the fastest swimmers at home in a local meet. "It's all relative", they said.  Last weekend at a qualifying meet Taye earned one first, two seconds, and one third place ribbon, but the times and places this weekend meant so much more.

At a typical meet Taye's coach has 40 kids talking to him, reporting times, getting pre-race advice etc.  On Friday afternoon when I was there Taye's coach had just three kids  - so time for lots of extra attention, personalized warm ups, focused cheering, chats with parents etc.  So nice!


Go Tayeberry!

Three different squads, three head coaches, just nine swimmers!



50 yard Freestyle - Taye is in lane one closest to the camera


We celebrated with dinner at The Pit.  Fantastic!  Already dreaming up reasons to go back. 
 Their chocolate cake has nothing on my Secret Weapon though. 
(Thanks for sponsoring our dinner out Hannah)

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  1. Brown FamilyFebruary 20, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    Congrats, Taye! That's awesome!

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  2. MIMOM2February 22, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    That is ridiculous how close they all are!! What is the time difference between 1st and 13th? It can not be far. Fantastic time and great focus Taye!!! Michigan family is SOOO PROUD of you!!

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  3. Nathan WeddleFebruary 25, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    Way to go Taye!!!

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  4. Nathan WeddleFebruary 25, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    Way to go Taye!!!

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  5. AndersonFebruary 27, 2012 at 8:53 PM

    WOW! Something for you all to celebrate for sure!

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