Patch Glenview, IL --Glenview Park District honored Olivia Smoliga, senior at Glenbrook High School, and Steve Iida, her coach at the Glenview Aquatic Titan Club, during the Feb. 28 board meeting, Glenview Announcements reported.
Smoliga was given a plaque for winning the 100-meter backstroke at the World Short Course Championships in Istanbul on Dec. 15, 2012, while her coach was also recognized by the Illinois Association of Park Districts and Illinois Park and Recreation Association with a Community Service award, Glenview Announcement reported.
In 2012, Smoliga broke national records for 50-yard freestyle and 100-yard backstroke.
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