Dear Hall Family,

Only one short note to say that last week Vinicius competed in the regional championship (In Brazil we do not have national championship for his age), the most important competition for him in 2009. He got gold in the 100 m freestyle (1:05:01) and silver in the 50 m freestyle (29:15). He was 4th in the 200 m freestyle (2:26:76). His team won gold in both freestyle and medley (Vini did breaststroke because everybody was afraid of swim this stroke) relays. He is sending a big thanks because he used everything that he learnt during his time in the Race Club to achieve such great results. Next year, he goes to his first national championship.

Regards,

Jose Maria Silva

Brazil

7/27-30/09