Goldfins October 2024 Swimmers of the Month

Cori Biberdorf (G2) - Cori Biberdorf has been honored as the Goldfins Female Swimmer of the Month for October 2024. Her dedication to the sport, tireless work ethic, and remarkable improvements in both her backstroke and freestyle techniques have set her apart as an exemplary athlete.

Cori's commitment to swimming is evident in her consistent attendance and positive attitude during training sessions. She always arrives with a smile, ready to tackle the challenges of the day. Her enthusiasm and dedication make her a role model for her peers.

Cori has shown significant progress in her Freestyle stroke execution by increasing her underwater kick streamline transition. This improvement has not only enhanced her efficiency in the water but also her overall performance. Her hard work and quick adaptation to feedback have been instrumental in refining her technique and swimming skills.

In addition to her Freestyle advancements, Cori has made noticeable strides in her Backstroke. Her ability to incorporate feedback and make necessary adjustments has led to a more refined and effective stroke execution.

Cori's excellent attitude extends beyond her own performance. She is supportive of her teammates, contributing to a positive and encouraging training environment. Her spirit of camaraderie helps foster a team culture where everyone can thrive.

Cori's hard work is reflected in her measurable testing improvements:

• 400M Freestyle Kick: Reduced time by 4.0%, with a decrease of 18 seconds, achieving a time of 7:12.91.
• Dive Start T 15M: Improved by 6.6%, cutting down 0.59 seconds, reaching a time of 8.31.

These accomplishments highlight Cori's dedication to continuous improvement and her ability to excel under pressure. Her achievements this month underscore her well-deserved recognition as the Goldfins Female Swimmer of the Month. Congratulations, Cori!

Atticus Mowat (B3) -Atticus Mowat continued where he left off last season as the most improved swimmer. He started the season with some ambitious goals which he has been making steady progress on.

At the recent Golfins Invitational, he made big time drop in 6 of 7 events. Most impressive was his performance in the 100 Fly, the last event of the meet. Feeling the effects of  13 races over the duration of the meet, he was  presented him with an opportunity to push his limits. He dropped 7.6 seconds to knocking on his AA cut in the event and reaffirming that his determination and focus will result in hitting his goals..

The attention and commitment to training make Atticus the October swimmer of the month. Congratulations Atticus.

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