I’m 30 years (and at least 30 beers) past my days wearing a speedo as part of the Pierre Swim Team. But if my eyes don’t deceive me, there’s someone on the SD Prairie Masters Swim Team who looks an awful lot like someone who just stood for election on a statewide basis.
Yes, I do believe that’s State Auditor Steve Barnett in the back row. Good for you buddy! He shares the sport with former Governor Frank Farrar, who is dominating the 85-89 age group. I also think I saw a picture of Pam (Janklow) Derheim who I used to swim with on the PST on the website.
It’s great exercise, and if you’re a former swimmer, a great opportunity to take it up again, if but just to see Steve compete in a skimpy swimsuit. (I kid, I kid). Maybe I’ll start a Brookings group myself, so I can dust off my flip-turn, and be the “B” swimmer I always strove to be.
Here’s the link for SD Masters swimming.
(Update…. okay, now he’s just showing off. I think I need to start a new blog – the incredible State Auditor!)
Sorry the link won’t work on this computer but is the photo from the Aberdeen YMCA? Former Governor Frank Farrar is awesome and an inspiration!
It’s not, but I’m sure that’s where the former Gov works out.
If this Mr. Barnett fellow was good at that backwards barefoot stuff wouldn’t he have a long rope? It’s usually the little kids that are that close to the sissy bar.
Barnett would be my top choice for Lieutenant Governor if I was Kristi Noem.
Why? Is it their stellar conservative record on Republican issues? Noem’s record on such is weak, and Barnett has 0 record.
I’d actually argue that we have several Statewide elected officials that could rock a speedo (or bikini).
Not Hawks. Maybe Krebs.
Not Bradford. Maybe Michels.
Not Peters. Maybe Wismer.
I would hasve loved to see Gant in a speedo ! Sort of like that lady in the green tent/shirt in a bikini !
That’s a little harsh dude