Elle George NEOR 3 Backstroke-5Six teams and over 150 swimmers from the Northeast Region took part in the Paula Palangio Memorial NEOR Development Meet #3 this past weekend.

It was hosted by the CT33 Thunderbirds at the 22 Wing Fitness and Wellness Centre Pool at CFB North Bay.

The local Thunderbirds captured a total of 22 individual gold medals including Michael Denomme, Trael Daly Stevens, Jesse Hammond, William Hotson, Leah Chirico, Elle Louise George, Peyton Paralovos, Riley Periard, Jillian Pico and Olivia Trottier.

There were several more top three finishes by swimmers, including Sam Denomme, Austin McLaren-Stewart, Noah Papatheodorou, Cole Parolovos, Drew Sinclair, Clarice Debernardi, Lindsay Greig, Jacqueline McDaniel, Rachelle Ouelette, Jaiden Paralovos, Ryleigh Paralovos and Madeline Tanner.

There were also 97 personal best times recorded including Abbie Crewson, Myles Denomme, Sam Denomme, Melody Farrell, Annika Lainevool, Emilia Lainevool, Jeremy McDaniel and Meghan Norman.

The Thunderbirds will be competing in the Dave Kensit Championships in Sault Ste. Marie February 5-7 2016.