Merrill High School standout swimmer and 2022 WIAA Division 2 State champion in the 100 breaststroke Amber Winter had a very successful season swimming for UW Eau Claire this past fall/winter. At the recent WIAC Championships held in Brown Deer, WI February 14-17th Amber finished 5th in the 200 yard individual medley with a time of 2:11.44 She also finished second in both the 100 yard breaststroke (1:04.97) and 200 yard breaststroke (2:24.35). Scoring a total of 48 points for the blugolds helping them to secure a back to back conference win. Amber was also named female newcomer of the meet for her performance.
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Author: David Keech
David Keech is a retired teacher and works as a sportswriter, sports official and as an educational consultant. He has reported on amateur sports since 2011, known as 'KeechDaVoice.' David can be reached at [email protected]
