Eastside Teams Sweep Rob Ramirez City Swim Championships, Dominating Gainesville Event

The 2025 Rob Ramirez City Championship Meet showcased strong performances by Eastside's swimming and diving teams, with the girls and boys teams winning first place, driven by depth and standout swimmers Elise and Grace Panna. Internationally, the World Para Swimming Championships in Singapore highlighted remarkable accomplishments, including Dutch Paralympic swimmers winning gold and bronze, and Great Britain's podium sweep in the women's S14 100m backstroke, featuring Poppy Maskill's gold and Bethany Firth's silver. Turkish para swimmer Defne Kurt made history by breaking championship and European records to win gold in the women's 50-meter freestyle S10, underscoring Türkiye's growing success in para swimming, which was also evident in their strong medal haul at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. Other Turkish athletes also competed commendably, finishing in finals across various categories. These competitions reflect the rising prominence and depth of talent in both local and international swimming arenas for able-bodied and para athletes alike.