Hattiesburg Swimmers Stallcup
and Sartor Gold Out At State Games

Timberton Swim Team members Ralph Stallcup and Martha Ray Sartor won a total of 18 gold medals at the June 26 State Games of Mississippi Masters Swim Meet.  The Timberton Swim Team works out the Family Y in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.   Sartor broke State Game records in the 100 meter individual medley and the 500 meter freestyle.  She received other gold medals in the 50 and 100 meter freestyle and the 50 meter butterfly.  Stallcup received gold medals in the 50 meter freestyle, backstroke, butterfly, backstroke and the 100 meter freestyle.  Stallcup and Sartor were also members of four gold medal winning relay teams. 

             The swim meet went smooth.  Coordinator, Wade Heggie, did an excellent job.  The Meridian Community College swimming facility is excellent.  The cooperative spirit and fellowship of all participants was very enjoyable and made this event special.  Swimmers ranged from ages 34 to 91.  Ms. Catherine Brown (age 91) and Ms. Elzena Johnson (age 89) were the stars of this year’s swim meet.  They continue to awe the crowd with their flexibility in the water.

             Many of the swimmers had been active on swimming teams as teenagers.  Although, it was the norm . . . you shouldn’t let that keep you from participating.  If you can swim any stroke you should plan to participate in next years Master Swimmers State Games.  Everyone is welcome.  See you next year! © Martha Ray Sartor