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Two of 10 Newport Beach junior lifeguards finished first in the nation

at the national championships held in South Miami Beach, Fla.

Hailey Sundberg, 11, topped all in the paddleboard event, finishing

first in the girls’ “C” division. Andrea Aqueveque, 11, came in first in

the distance-run event, also finishing first in the girls’ “C” division.

Meanwhile, Clay Adler and Dutch Lamons, both 11, finished fourth in

the boys’ “C” division in swim relay. Lauren Bartow and Allyssa Peterson,

both 11, took third as a two-person team in the girls’ “C” division

rescue race.

Jack Robison, 11, placed seventh in the boys’ “C” division rescue

race. Max Robison, 13, took third in the boys’ “B” division rescue race.

Branden Cluck, 9, competed in every boys’ “C” division event, and

Annie Savoji, 11, competed as well.

Overall, more than 400 competitors from programs in Illinois, New

York, Florida, Texas, New Jersey and California participated.

While in Florida, the children took educational side trips, such as a

tour of the Everglades and snorkeling in John Pennycamp National

Underwater Park, where they spotted a giant sea turtle and barracuda.