YMCA of Delaware competitive swimmer qualifies for Olympic trials
Delaware News Desk
The YMCA of Delaware announced that Tommy Janton, competitive swimmer and member of the Western YMCA Wahoos Swim Team of Newark, recently qualified for Olympic trials in the 100-yard and 200-yard backstroke events.
Tommy started swimming at age 7 and has been swimming with the Y’s Western Wahoos since 2016. Training 16 hours each week, Tommy is seeing the payoff of his passion and hard work.
“This has been a dream of mine and I am so excited about this achievement,” said Tommy. “I am grateful for my teammates and coaches who have encouraged me along the way, especially my dad, who has been coaching me since I was 11 years old.”