Dynamo Swim Team Trains for the Gold

Competitively minded swimmers, ages 6 through 18, who are interested in training with a former Olympic medalist, are invited to train with the new, year-round Dynamo Swim Team at the JCC.

While training already has started for the fall/winter season, swimmers are invited to still join. The Dynamo Swim Team is registered with the United States Swim Association.

Coaching the Dynamo Swim Team is Vladimir Dolgov, a bronze medalist in the men's 100m Backstroke at the 1980 Olympics in Moscow. Ranked one of the top 10 Backstroke Swimmers in the world from 1979 through 1981, he is also a two-time Silver Medalist in the World Student Games, and seven-time USSR National Champion in the 100m and 200m Backstroke. He holds a Masters Degree in Coaching and Physical Education from Kharkov University, and has more than 24 years of coaching experience.

Dolgov recommends competitive swimming for such benefits as: physical fitness, character building, development of life skills and camaraderie.

For more information, including schedule and fees, e-mail Dolgov at dynamoswimteam@yahoo.com or call (614) 237-5223, ext. 104.