Honing in on the target of his dream of becoming an Olympiad, Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH) junior Nikolas Swidryk recently hit the mark as a recurve archer.
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Retro Olympic Silver Medalist Connor Jaeger
Photo/Elaine Van Develde
Yes, Fair Haven-raised Connor Jaeger did it! In his second quest for an Olympic medal, he came in second in the 1,500-meter freestyle swim in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday, making history as the fastest Team U.S.A. swimmer in the event.
It was only four years ago when Jaeger swam in London and placed sixth in the same event. When he came home to Fair Haven, there was a parade and he signed autographs for some very excited young fans.
There are no plans as of yet for a re-do of that in the borough. It depends on his wishes, officials have said.
So, the Retro Pic of the Day offers a glimpse back four years when Jaeger came home from London to a thrilled community. His family was there. Even his family dog was there.
Photo/Elaine Van Develde
Who knows the name of the Jaeger family dog?
— Elaine Van Develde
RFH to Cheer on Olympian Connor Jaeger
Saturday night’s the night to cheer on Fair Haven-raised Olympian Connor Jaeger at none other than his alma mater, Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH).
Jaeger, who came in first in two swimming categories’ trials (400- and 1,500-meter freestyle), will be going for the gold in Rio de Janeiro in the 1,500 category on Saturday night.
He placed fifth in the 400 in Rio a couple of weeks ago.
All are invited to gather, watch and cheer Jaeger on at RFH’s auditorium at 7 p.m.
This is Jaeger’s second round at the Olympics. He competed four years ago and came in sixth in the 1,500.
Go Connor!
Simple Summer: A Surfrider Swim Meet Win
Photo/Colleen Dougherty Doogan
With many Rumson-Fair Haven area people’s minds on Olympian RFH grad and former Fair Havenite Connor Jaeger’s road to the summer competition in Rio de Janeiro lately, thoughts turn back in time to when Jaeger spent his summer days at Surfrider Beach Club in Sea Bright.
Well, decades may have passed and Jaeger may be far away from the Surfrider pool, but kids are still swimming and they were winners recently.
The above photo is a reminder of the simple fun in a summer swim competition at a local beach club.
This crew was celebrating a big meet win on July 14.
Thanks to native Fair Havenite and teacher Colleen Dougherty Doogan for this classic shot!
Happy simple summer!
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