A majority African American swimming club breaks records and stereotypes
Five years ago, the Kingfish Swim Club swam in the least competitive division in the Prince-Mont Swim League. Now, after going undefeated for three years, they are swimming in their league’s most competitive division, defying stereotypes about the sport, which remains overwhelmingly white.
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July 14, 2012
Jaz Izaaks, who has three boys swimming for the Kingfish Swim Club, also helps organize other swimmers for their heats during the meet at the Lake Arbor Community Pool in Mitchellville.
Doug Kapustin / For The Washington Post
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