Health Plus - NYC Youngsters To Compete For Borough Cup Swimming Championship Ttitles

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NYC Youngsters To Compete For Borough Cup Swimming Championship Ttitles
Olympic Record Holder Will Participate In Ceremonies

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Bronx, NY - May 19, 2003 — New York City Parks & Recreation department held this year's Borough Cup Swimming Championship, in which 200 of the city's best swimmers, ranging from age 6-18, from nine teams, competed for the boys, girls, and the overall "Borough Champ" titles.

Eight-time Olympic gold medal winner and holder of more Olympic medals than any other U.S. female swimmer, Jenny Thompson, participated in the ceremonies. Ada Rodriguez, Director of Marketing for Health Plus, was recognized for her company's support of The New York City Parks & Recreation department's Learn To Swim program.

"A major goal of Parks Citywide Aquatics Division is to develop physical fitness in youths by participating in our competitive swim training program and competition," said John Hutchins, Director of Citywide Aquatics. "Also, the program gives youths an opportunity to set individual and team goals, achieve them, and feel good about themselves, which increases self esteem and develops positive individual character."

Assistant Commissioner of Parks and Recreation Nancy Barthold, Public Affairs for D'Agostino Supermarkets, Mary Moore, Director of Marketing for Health Plus Ada Rodriguez, and Olympian Jenny Thompson at this year's Borough Cup Swimming Championship

Director of Aquatics John Hutchins and Nancy Barthold of Parks and Recreation, stand alongside of the day's youth swimming champs and honorees, Director of Marketing for Health Plus, Ada Rodriguez, and Mary Moore of D'Agostino Supermarkets

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