DC Native Katie Ledecky Sets Huge World Record, US Record At Swimming World Cup
U.S. Olympian swimmer and Washington D.C. native Katie Ledecky has broken yet another world record, this time, by nearly 10 seconds at the Swimming World Cup in Toronto over the weekend, according to multiple reports.
World Record. Back to work. 🔜 Indy 🏊🏻♀️🏁 pic.twitter.com/VhZKHIjZ67 — Katie Ledecky (@katieledecky) October 30, 2022
Ledecky, 25, broke the world record for the 1,500 short course freestyle, clocking in at 15 minutes and 8 seconds, breaking the previous record of 15 minutes and 18 seconds set by Germany's Sarah Wellbrock in 2019. Ledecky finished her race 40 seconds faste…
Devoted Trenton Mom Dies Suddenly, 39
Devoted Trenton mother Tiffany Ann Pempleton died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 31 at the age of 39.
A native of Trenton, Tiffany had spent time living in Germany, Switzerland, Argentina, London, and Bratislava, her social media page says.
Tiffany was known for her high-spirited personality and ability to make others smile wherever she went.
Above all, Tiffany is remembered for embracing her role as a loving mother to her son, Dai.
In addition to her son, Tiffany leaves behind numerous family members and countless close friends, several of whom shared their grief in touching social media p…
Yorktown High School Basketball Player Wins Gold Medal At Maccabiah Games
A Northern Westchester high school basketball player won a gold medal at an event in Israel featuring athletes from around the world.
Justin Price, a junior guard for the Yorktown High School varsity basketball team, was among the estimated 10,000 athletes from 80 countries who took part in the Maccabiah Games in July, the Yorktown Central School District announced on Monday, Aug. 1.
The games took place from Tuesday, July 12, through Tuesday, July 26, in Israel, and were open to Jewish athletes from all around the world, the district said.
President Joe Biden also attended the openi…
Harrison's John J. Plunkett, 91, Was The Last American Chief Engineer At The Panama Canal
John J. (Jack) Plunkett, a retired U.S. Army Colonel and Project Engineer, died on his 91st birthday, July 16, 2022 at his home in Niceville, FL. He will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
The son of Frank and Ellen Hackman Plunkett, Jack was born on July 16, 1931 in Harrison,
In his youth, he had a magazine delivery route, a newspaper route, raised pigeons, caddied often, and set pins in a bowling alley. He graduated Harrison High School at age 16 because of the Great Depression when his father lost his home. He was an Eagle Scout with three Palms and was awarded the Order of the…
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