ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Charley-Rain Olpin, Sandpoint Sharks
JACK FREEMAN | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 month, 3 weeks AGO
Sandpoint Sharks swimmers (L-R) Charley-Rain Olpin, head coach Emily Renzini and Charlie Johnson pose for a photo at the Sizzlin' Summer Splash in Moses Lake last weekend. Olpin took home the High Point Award for her outstanding efforts in the water.
Photo Courtesy EMILY RENZINI
This week's Athlete of the Week is Charley-Rain Olpin of the Sandpoint Sharks swim club.
Capitalizing on a stellar Sizzlin' Summer Splash meet where she won the High Point Award, Olpin put on another show at the Inland Empire Long Course Championships last weekend. Olpin captured two silver medals in the 200-meter individual medley and 50-meter freestyle, respectively. In the relays, Olpin helped the Sharks capture second in the 200-meter medley relay with a strong time of 2:19:32. At 12-years-old, Olpin continues to put the regional swimming community on notice.
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