RECREATION INSIDER
Posted on Wed, Jun. 08, 2005

By Tracey Myers
Star-Telegram Staff Writer

Swimmingly

Nicole Paquette and Steve Wood, members of Team Ridglea, posted top performances at the U.S. Masters National Swimming Championships in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 

Paquette, 23, won the national age-group championship in the women's 18-24 1,650-yard freestyle.

Wood, 45, broke the national record for the men's 45-49 50 backstroke on the opening leg of the men's 25-and-over 200 medley relay, turning in a time of 25.14 seconds.
Wood finished second in the 45-49 50 and 100 backstroke and third in the 200.