Local swimmers participate in Labor Day event

FALLBROOK - On Sept. 1, swimmers from Fallbrook High School, along with varsity boys’ coach Bill Richardson, participated in the 85th annual Oceanside Labor Day Pier Swim. More than 500 swimmers participated in this year’s rough water race.

Fallbrook High senior Bobby Guerra finished first overall with a time of 18 minutes 50.62 seconds. Fallbrook junior Toby Fast finished second overall with a time of 20:41.63. Fallbrook senior Adam Kehl finished 17th overall with a time of 23:18 and Fallbrook sophomore Declan Harrison finished 18th with a time of 23:30.52.

Emma Thomas finished third in the group of 15-18 year olds with a time of 24:28 and Amelia Thomas finished third in the group of 12-14 year olds with a time of 25:41.

The course loops around the West Coast’s longest pier and includes a short sprint into and out of the water.