By Julie O'Neill
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn,, April 25. THE final day of competition at the U.S. Paralympics Swimming saw two more world marks fall.
Deb Gruen set a new world standard in the S7 Women's 1500 meter freestyle, taking over 50 seconds off the old mark. Gruen, competing for Hamden North Haven Swimming, was also awarded the Performace of the Meet for the swim.
The second world standard of the day was produced by Travis Mohr during a 50 meter backstroke time trial. His record came in the S8 Men's classification.
In addition to the seven world marks set during the three days of competition, there were 25 Pan American records set, and 63 new American records.
The meet served as the selection meet for the 2004 Paralympic Team that will compete in Athens. Team nominees are listed below.
WOMEN (29)
Angelelli-Kornoelje, Cheryl Fraser, MI S4/SB3/SM4
Becherer, Kelley Sheboygan, WI S13/SB13/SM13
Benn, Melanie Los Angeles, CA S4/SB3/SM4
Brooks, Stephanie Alpharetta, GA S6/SB5/SM6
Bruder, Aimee Birmingham, AL S4/SB3/SM4
Butcher, Jennifer Portland, OR S13/SB13/SM13
Castle, Sarah Centennial, CO S8/SB6/SM8
Crisp, Julie Portland, OR S7/SB7/SM7
Crowley, Kelly San Jose, CA S9/SB9/SM9
Davis, Toni New Carrollton, MD S8/SB8/SM8
Durrant, Jen Oak Forest, IL S9/SB8/SM9
Garrison, Ivy Huntsville, AL S9/SB8/SM9
Gruen, Deb Hamden, CT S7/SB6/SM7
Haynie, Carly Huntsville, AL S9/SB9/SM9
Johnson, Casey Cypress,CA S6/SB6/SM6
Kemna, Anessa Long Lake, MN S11/SB11/SM11
Kolbe, Beth Tiffin, OH S3/SB2/SM3
Langner, Angel Birmingham, AL S6/SB6/SM6
Long, Jessica Dundalk, MD S8/SB7/SM8
Nashleanas, Ashley Hinton, IA S11/SB11/SM11
Owens, Ashley Stockbridge, GA S10/SB9/SM10
Popovich, Erin Silverbow, MT S7/SB7/SM7
Riggle, Beth Sylvania, OH S9/SB8/SM9
Rutherford, Mikhaila Alameda, CA S10/SB8/SM10
Sheridan, Kara Miami, FL S6/SB4/SM5
Stone, Elizabeth Grand Rapids, MI S9/SB8/SM9
Willoughby, Carrie Bessemer, AL S13/SB13/SM13
Wright, Tiffanie Redding, CA S13/SB13/SM13
Zorn, Trischa Fishers, IN S12/SB12/SM12
MEN (16)
Barr, Mark Davis, CA S9/SB8/SM9
Bureau, Cody Latrobe, PA S9/SB9/SM9
DeMarco, Michael San Diego, CA S3/SB2/SM3
Evans, Grover Little Rock, AR S1/SB1/SM1
Fleming, Justin Redlands, WA S8/SB7/SM8
Garcia-Tolson, Rudy Riverside, CA S8/SB7/SM7
Kamber, Daniel Birmingham, AL S7/SB8/SM7
Keyser, Mikhael Lake Placid, FL S9/SB8/SM9
Lamback, Lantz Augusta, GA S7/SB7SM7
Lovejoy, Curtis Atlanta, GA S2/SB1/SM2
McCarthy, Joe Imperial Beach, CA S4/SB3/SM4
Mohr, Travis Whitehall, PA S8/SB6/SM8
Paulson, Aaron Portland, OR S7/SB5/SM7
Perry, Jarrett Wichita, KS S9/SB8/SM9
Prout, Michael West Springfield, MA S9/SB9/SM9
Zook, Justin Plymouth, MN S10/SB9/SM10
STAFF
Troy, Mike Tempe, AZ Team Leader
Jackson, Jack Omaha, NE Head Women’s Coach
Kornoelje, Shawn Fraser, MI Head Men’s Coach
Henderson, Bill River Falls, WI Assistant Coach
Redding, Pam Northbrook, IL Assistant Coach
VanZandt, Kiko Seattle, WA Assistant Coach