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Thank you to all my friends, family, and coaches who have helped me get to where I am today. Go Dukes!\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Simpson, who does her club swimming with the West Chester Area YMCA, last competed at the 18&amp;U Winter Championships in Carlisle and earned a pair of silver medals at the PA East District YMCA Championships back in March. She raced the 50\/100 free at YMCA SCY Nationals in April 2019 before going on to record two best times at YMCA LCM Nationals that summer.<\/p>\n<p>Her best times include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>50 free &#8211; 23.50<\/li>\n<li>100 free &#8211; 51.76<\/li>\n<li>50 back &#8211; 27.77<\/li>\n<li>100 back &#8211; 57.30<\/li>\n<li>200 back &#8211; 2:08.79<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Currently a junior at Henderson High School, Simpson placed sixth in the 50 free and 21st in the 100 free as a sophomore at the Pennsylvania 3A State Championships. 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