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Mission Viejo honors Natadors athletes for national and international competition
Summary
City council presented certificates to local Natadors swimmers and divers who competed at national and international championships, with staff and visiting representatives from state and federal offices praising the program's community impact.
Mayor Riesch opened the meeting by presenting certificates of commendation to Mission Viejo Natadors athletes who competed at national and World Aquatics junior events in 2024–25. Michelle, representing the Natadors, thanked the council and described recent results, including junior national appearances, world championship participation and several new national records.
"On behalf of the Natadors, I want to thank the city council for recognizing this last year's competitive events," Michelle said, noting Olympic representation and multiple national achievements. Representatives from Senator Catherine Blakespare's office and Congresswoman Young Kim's office also congratulated the athletes and emphasized the program's role in youth development and community pride.
The council posed for photos with the honorees and discussed logistical follow-up: certificates will be distributed to athletes who could not attend, and staff noted additional recognitions from regional officials would be provided to recipients. Councilmembers praised the Natadors for both competitive success and community engagement.
