35th Annual Winter Championships
35th Annual Winter Championships Recap
The 35th Annual Winter Championships marked a very positive close to the year for Fenix Swim Club. We would like to thank all our swimmers and families for their commitment, support, and teamwork throughout this championship meet.
Meet Highlights
-Top 3 Finishes
Raffa Parlato – 🥈200 Freestyle, 🥉100 Backstroke
-Top 10 Finalists
Axel Arnoldsson
-Top 10 Relays:
Women 12 & Under – 200 Yard Freestyle Relay
(Zapata, Olivares, Courtney, Bello)
Men 12 & Under – 200 Yard Medley Relay
(Gjoni, Colmenares-Zupcic, Violante, Parlato)
Men 12 & Under – 200 Yard Freestyle Relay
(Colmenares-Zupcic, Violante, Pelev, Parlato)
Men 12 & Under – 400 Yard Freestyle Relay
(Violante, Colmenares-Zupcic, Arnoldsson, Parlato)
Women 13–14 – 200 Yard Medley Relay
(Diez de Ulzurrun, Lorenzo, Bracho, Monteiro)
Women 13–14 – 200 Yard Freestyle Relay
(Bracho, Lorenzo, Pignataro, Monteiro)
-Top 20 Finishers
Elizabeth Bello
Claudia Bracho
Silvi Courtney
Gustavo Granados
Alicia Haviv
Emilie Lorenzo
Vanessa Zapata
Team Performance
-New Age Group Championship Qualifiers
Vanessa Zapata
Luca Violante
Gustavo Granados
-New Senior Championship Qualifier
Alicia Haviv
Fenix Swim Club finished 26th overall in the combined team standings among more than 70 teams, including Florida Gold Coast teams, international teams, and out-of-state programs.
Season Growth and Progress
With this meet, we initiate our second season as Fenix Swim Club showing significant team growth:
-From 8 qualifiers in 2024 (7 local, 1 international)
-To 18 qualifiers in 2025 (14 individual, 4 relay-only swimmers), all local
-From 36th overall in 2024
-To 26th overall in 2025
This progress reflects the dedication and commitment of our swimmers, families, and coaching staff. We look ahead to 2026 with enthusiasm, determination, and the goal of continuing to raise the standard.
Thank you, Fenix family, for another successful and rewarding season.
Go FENIX!
Fenix Swim Club – Coaching Staff
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