Master Swimmers are CHAMPS
Laren Tiltman received 6 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze medals in the 2012 USMS National Championship. These include 3 national championships – 1st in the 50 backstroke, 100 backstroke, and 100 freestyle. Tiltman also achieved 2nd place in 50 freestyle and 100 individual medley – a lifetyime best; 3rd place in the 50 breaststroke; 3 golds and 1 bronze in relays.
Tiltman also broke 3 Wisconsin Masters records for the 40-44 age group in 50 backstroke, 100 backstroke and 100 individual medley. In 2011 he received a United States Masters Swimming (USMS) All-American award for the 100 individual medley for having the fastest time in the event for that year.
Darryl Stich took a 2nd in the 400 yard individual medley finals, 3rd in the 200 yard individual medley finals, and he was on 3 National Champion Relays.
Trina Schaetz took FIVE 1st place medals in the 50 breaststroke, 100 breaststroke, 50 free, 100 free, and 35+ mixed free relay!
Nennig-UAA Swimmer of the Year
Sadie Nennig was named University Athletic Association Swimmer of the Year! Nennig finished first and set conference records in all five events she competed in at the UAA Championship.
Congratulations Sadie! Read more here.
Tiltmann-Top 10 in the WORLD!
Master Swimmer Laren Tiltmann is rated 10th in the world in the 50m freestyle for his age group. Congratulations from NX Level!!
Gordon Brothers – Swim Champs!
State Championships were great for brothers Ian and Jared Gordon who are members of the YMCA Pabst Farms swim team.
Ian Gordon (15/16 yr) took 1st in the 50 Free, 1st in the 100 Free, and 6th in 100 Butterfly.
Jared Gordon (13/14 yr) took 2nd in the 50 Free, 4th in the 100 Free, 5th in the 100 Back, and 7th in the 200 Free.
Congratulations!
Swim Champ-Alex Nennig
Congratulations Division II Champion Swimmer!
You work hard and are we are proud of your dedication and the success you have achieved!
Alex Nennig: 1st in the 50 free, 3rd in the 200 free relay, 2nd in the 100 breaststroke, 8th in the 400 free relay
Alex became the third family member to win a state title, joining sisters Sadie (backstroke, 2008 and 209) and Bailey (500 freestyle 2004, 200 IM 2005).
Swim Champs-Potratz-Avgoulas-Swain-Carlson-Ahnen
Congratulations Division I Champion Swimmers!
You work hard and are very dedicated to the success you have achieved!
Noah Potratz: 2nd consecutive gold medal in the 500 free, 7th in the 200 freestyle, 6th in the 400 free relay
Alex Avgoulas: 3rd in the 200 individual medley
Alex Swain: 8th in the 200 individual medley, 6th in the 50 free, 6th in the 400 free relay
Alec Carson: 8th in the 200 individual medley, 5th in the 100 backstroke, 6th in the 400 free relay
Matt Ahnen: 6th in the 500 free, 6th in the 100 backstroke
Trina Schaetz-Life Time Best
Trina Schaetz, Master Swimmer at Walter Schroeder Aquatic Center, swims a life time best at the meet on Feb 3-5. Congratulations!
Adam Mania – Interview Part II
Trials and Tribulations: Adam Mania, Part II
USA Swimming
By Mike Gustafson
USA Swimming series “Trials and Tribulations” – this month get a closer look at an Olympic Trials qualifier Adam Mania.
Adam Mania – Interview
Trials and Tribulations: Adam Mania, Part 1
USA Swimming
By Mike Gustafson
USA Swimming series “Trials and Tribulations” – this month get an inside look at an Olympic Trials qualifier Adam Mania.
Noah Potratz-Swimmer to Watch
Noah Potratz looks toward another title for this season.
He won state last year in the 500 freestyle and knows he is the only reining state champion in the area this season. NX Level staff is proud of your accomplishments!


