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Only In Print: Fontbonne Swimmer Gets Cheers From Olympian

Meeya Yan, seen here swimming the breaststroke in a race, says the butterfly is actually the most difficult stroke to master. (Photo: Courtesy of Meeya Yan)

BAY RIDGE — The Fontbonne Hall senior and swim team captain is preparing for the next chapter in her journey — joining the Iona College swim team when she matriculates there in the fall.

When she competes for the Catholic college in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference and stands on the blocks waiting to dive into the water, she will have a special person cheering her on …


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