Steven Stumph and Curtis Ogren both live in the Bay Area and have developed quite a Northern California rivalry in the last few years. Still, even as great competitors, the pair remain great friends and great competitors in the pool.
The two matched up in four different events at Winter Juniors, with
Steven Stumph, 200 breaststroke, 2012 Junior Nationals Champion (photo credit: Tim Binning, the swim pictures)
Curtis Ogren, 400 yard IM, 2012 US Junior Nationals Champion (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, the swim pictures)
Steven Stumph, breaststroke champ, 2012 Junior Nationals (Photo Credit: TIm Binning, the swim pictures)
Curtis Ogren, 400 yard IM, 2012 US Junior Nationals Champion (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, the swim pictures)
Curtis Ogren, 400 yard IM at 2012 US Junior Nationals Champion (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, the swim pictures)
2012 US Junior Nationals Photos courtesy of Steven Stumph’s father:
Curtis Ogren and Steven Stumph
Steven Stumph and Curtis Ogren
Steven Stumph
Steven Stumph and Curtis Ogren, 2012 US Junior Nationals, 400 IM, awards podium
MEL STEWART Jr., aka Gold Medal Mel, won three Olympic medals at the 1992 Olympic Games. Mel's best event was the 200 butterfly. He is a former World, American, and NCAA Record holder in the 200 butterfly.
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