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Wenger Sets Records for Grosse Pointe Gators
University Liggett student makes waves at swim meet at Indianapolis.
Alexis Wenger, a member of the Grosse Pointe Gators Swim Club, broke two meet records while competing for Team Michigan at the 2013 Mid-States 14 and under All-Star Championships on Jan. 5-6 at Indianapolis.
Wenger recorded a time of of 1:06.87 in the 100 breaststroke to break a 10-year-old meet record, according to the Gators website. That time also broke a 20-year-old state record.
In addition, Wenger won the 50 breaststroke in a meet-record time of 31.08 seconds.
Wenger also helped the 11-12 year old girls 200 medley and 200 freestyle relay teams prevail in meet record times.
Wenger is a student at University Liggett Middle School.