Smith scores his second goal as U.S. advances to World semifinal vs. Russia
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic, May 14 — For the second straight game, Avon’s Ben Smith had the opening goal for the United States in a world championship tournament game. Smith, a forward for the San Jose...
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PRAGUE, May 16 – It’s been over 80 years since the United States men’s hockey team played in the championship game of the International Ice Hockey Federation tournament. That streak won’t end this...
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Kennedy takes 9th in 50 free at Arena Pro Series in Charlotte
Madison Kennedy CHARLOTTE, May 16 – There isn’t much of a margin for error among the fastest swimmers in the world. Avon’s Madison Kennedy swam the fourth fastest time of the evening in the 50 meter...
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Smith earns a bronze medal with U.S. after a 3-0 win over Czech Republic
Avon’s Ben Smith after the U.S. men’s national team won a bronze medal at the world championships. PRAGUE, May 17 – Eleven players on the U.S. men’s national team were playing in the International Ice...
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Kennedy swims on winning SwimMAC relay team at Arena Pro Series
CHARLOTTE, May 17 – Avon’s Madison Kennedy swam two races in Sunday’s final day of competition at the Arena Pro Series in Charlotte. Kennedy finished 11th in the 100 meter freestyle in 56.24 seconds,...
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Avon’s Kennedy discusses her swimming career with the Courant
Madison Kennedy Avon’s Madison Kennedy, 27, catches up with Lori Riley of the Hartford Courant. They discuss her swimming career, her Olympic hopes, her job in Charlotte and her recent performance at...
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Kennedy thrilled to be swimming in Santa Clara this weekend
Madison Kennedy (Courtesy U.S. Swimming) SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 18 – Swimmer Madison Kennedy is thrilled about this weekend’s Arena Pro Series swim meet in Santa Clara. She gets to visit California,...
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Kennedy has a pair of top 10 finishes in Arena finale in Santa Clara
Madison Kennedy SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 21 – Avon swimmer Madison Kennedy had a pair of top 10 finishes at the Arena Grand Prix at Santa Clara this weekend. Kennedy took fourth in her signature...
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Avon’s Kennedy preparing for 50 free at Pan-Am Games in Toronto
From left, Americans’ Chip Peterson, Katie Meili, Madison Kennedy of Avon, and Amanda Weir before the start of Friday’s Opening Ceremonies for the Pan-Am Games in Toronto. (Photo courtesy Madison...
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Canada surges in final leg to beat U.S. in 4×100 freestyle relay at Pan Am Games
The U.S. 4×100 freestyle relay team, with Avon’s Madison Kennedy (third from left) finished second at the Pan-Am Games. TORONTO, July 14 – Avon swimmer Madison Kennedy gave the United States women’s...
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Kennedy finishes fifth in a quick 50 meter freestyle at Pan-Am Games
Avon’s Madison Kennedy, a member of the U.S. team at the Pan-Am Games. TORONTO, July 18 – Avon swimmer Madison Kennedy swam two of her best times ever in the 50 meter freestyle at the Pan American...
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Kennedy to compete at U.S. national championships this weekend
Avon’s Madison Kennedy SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Avon swimmer Madison Kennedy didn’t qualify last summer to compete for the United States in the FINA World Championships currently ongoing in Kazan, Russia....
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Avon’s Madison Kennedy captures U.S. national title in 50 freestyle
Avon’s Madison Kennedy won her first individual national title in the 50 freestyle Saturday in San Antonio. (Photo courtesy U.S. Swimming) SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 8 – It’s been quite a year for Avon...
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Kennedy wins bronze medal in 100 freestyle at U.S. national championships
Madison Kennedy won a bronze medal at the U.S. national championships in the 100 freestyle. (Photo courtesy U.S. Swimming) SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 10 – Avon swimmer Madison Kennedy is going home with...
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Avon’s Kennedy remains on the U.S. national team in swimming
Avon’s Madison Kennedy won her first individual national title in the 50 freestyle in San Antonio earlier in August. Avon’s Madison Kennedy remains part of the U.S. Swimming national team. U.S....
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Kennedy to swim in World Cup series in Asia
Avon’s Madison Kennedy will be swimming at the World Cup series in Asia. Avon’s Madison Kennedy will spending the two weeks in Asia competing in the FINA Swimming World Cup series in Hong Kong,...
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Avon’s Kennedy participates in three World Cup meets in Asia
Avon’s Madison Kennedy Avon’s Madison Kennedy swam in three different international swim meets in 10 days in Hong Kong, Beijing and Singapore as part of the FINA (International Swimming Federation)...
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Plenty of memorable moments and athletic achievements in 2015
Thank you for being a part of our Collinsville Press.com family in 2015. In the past 12 months, more than 45,000 visitors came to the site and viewed our stories and photos more than 269,000 times....
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Kennedy takes 10th in 100 free at Arena Pro Series in Austin
Avon’s Madison Kennedy was 10th in the 100 freestyle at the Arena Pro Series in Austin. She races in the 50 free Saturday. (Photo courtesy New Wave Sports Marketing) AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 15 – With the...
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Only 0.01 off her best time, Avon’s Madison Kennedy is 2nd in 50 free
Avon’s Madison Kennedy is relaxing before Saturday night’s 50 meter freestyle at the Arena Pro Series in Austin. (Photo courtesy New Wave Marketing) AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 16 – Avon’s Madison Kennedy has...
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