Chelsea Piers Aquatics Club Swimmers Shine at the 2022 Eastern Zone Speedo Sectionals!

Chelsea Piers Aquatics Club Swimmers Shine at the 2022 Eastern Zone Speedo Sectionals!

38 swimmers from Chelsea Piers Aquatics Club competed in the Eastern Zone Speedo Sectionals North at Ithaca College on March 24-27. The team placed first in the Men’s, Women’s and Combined team competitions, earning 16 gold, seven silver and six bronze medals in individual races over the four-day meet.

"It was quite an accomplishment with over fifty teams attending, and I couldn't be prouder of them," said Interim Head Coach, Aaron Montgomery.

The team's camaraderie and spirit were as recognizable as their talent. Spectators, coaches, and athletes shared how impressed they were with our team. It shouldn't be surprising that most of the group stayed in Ithaca on Sunday night to compete and wait for the team awards ceremony. After winning four of the five titles (Men's, Women's Team, and Women's High Point), the team marched to the diving well at Ithaca College, holding each other's hands, and jumped into the pool to celebrate their victory together.

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Top 3 Final Team Scores

Women's:

  • Chelsea Piers Aquatic Club, 968
  • Asphalt Green Unified Aquatics, 560
  • Metro Area Life Time, 484

Men's:

  • Chelsea Piers Aquatic Club, 700
  • Jersey Flyers Aquatic Club, 602
  • Peddie Aquatic Association, 353

Combined Teams:

  • Chelsea Piers Aquatic Club, 1,668
  • Asphalt Green Unified Aquatics, 868
  • Jersey Flyers Aquatic Club, 774

See Full Team Results

On an individual front CP-AC swimmers broke numerous team records, swam personal bests and finished at the top of individual point scoring.

In high point scoring, the men had five swimmers in the top twenty; Michael Mostofi, Sean Rogers, Parker Lenoce, William Daniel, Ryan Roberts. On the women's side, CP-AC had seven swimmers in the top twenty in high point scoring, with CP-AC's Alexandra Bastone and Payton Foster placing first and second, followed by Lente Geelen, Kaitlyn Holmes, Annam Olasewere, Lily Codd, and Kelly Dolce.

See Individual High Point Scoring Results

CP-AC Team Records: 

  • Alexandra Bastone – Women’s 1650FR - 16:25.61 
  • Payton Foster – Women’s 400IM - 4:15.65
  • Parker Lenoce – Men’s 500FR – 4:29.18
  • Annam Olasewere – (13-14) 50FR - 22.37 and 200FR - 1:52.27
  • Sean Rogers – Men’s 100FLY – 47.68
  • Owen Tharrington – (13-14) 100Bk, 200BK and 400IM - 4:11.55
  • Men’s 800FR Relay – Parker Lenoce, Will Daniel, Michael Mostofi, Sean Rogers – 6:41.99

Connecticut Resident Record (CT Swimmers competing outside of CT):

  • Annam Olasewere – Women's 50FR - 22.37

Sectional Gold Medalists:

  • Alexandra Bastone: 1000FR, 500FR and 1650FR
  • Payton Foster: 400IM, 200BK and 200IM
  • Lente Geelen: 100BK
  • Parker Lenoce: 400IM
  • Annam Olasewere: 50FR, 100FR
  • CP-AC Women: 
  • CP-AC Men: 

All Time Age 13-14 Girls 50 Freestyle Rankings:

14-year-old Annam Olasewere won the women’s 50 freestyle (22.37). Her time now moves her to the #6 13-14 performer of all time in this event.

  1. Claire Curzan, 21.89, 2019
  2. Gretchen Walsh, 22.00, 2017
  3. Charlotte Crush, 22.14, 2022
  4. Kate Sinclair, 22.22, 2020
  5. Kate Douglass, 22.32, 2016
  6. Annam Olasewere, 22.37, 2022
  7. Dara Torres, 22.44, 1982
  8. Missy Franklin, 22.49, 2010
  9. Lia Neal/Torri Huske, 22.62, 2009/2017

See Full Individual Results

Swim Swam Articles Featuring CP-AC Athletes:
https://swimswam.com/chelsea-piers-17-year-old-alexandra-bastone-rips-948-1000-at-ithaca-sectionals/

https://swimswam.com/aaron-baltaytis-produces-three-top-three-finishes-at-ithaca-sectionals-day-two/

https://swimswam.com/annam-olasewere-posts-6-all-time-13-14-girls-50-free-at-ithaca-sectionals/

https://swimswam.com/roman-jones-blasts-11-all-time-15-16-boys-100-free-at-ithaca-sectionals/

CHELSEA PIER AQUATICS CLUB (CP-AC):

Chelsea Piers Athletic Club in Stamford, CT, is the home of Chelsea Piers Aquatics Club (CP-AC), one of Connecticut's most successful competitive swim teams. CP-AC offers opportunities for all levels of swimmers, from the 7-year-old beginner to the 18-year-old National Qualifier. Every aspect of a swimmer's career is considered, including but not limited to: nutritional education, mental approach to training and racing, dry land exercise (including injury prevention circuits and strength & conditioning routines), and a strong emphasis on technical proficiency in the water.