Bellevue girls sync up to swim at Nationals

Four girls from Bellevue took part in a national synchronized swimming competition in Federal Way

King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way hosted the USA Synchro Age Group Nationals last week, and a host of youngsters from Bellevue took part, with one earning a bronze medal.

Lilly Cao, 14, swam with a team of five others in the 16-17 year old age group, and finished in third place in the team competition for Seattle Synchronized Swimming Team.

Ivy Huang, Jamie Chin, and Alicia Wu swam on a team in the 11-12 year old age group, finishing in 11th place in the team competition.

Competitors ages 12-19 competed in a host of synchronized swimming categories, including solo, duet, trio and figures.