[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 130 (Thursday, July 27, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H4059]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  LARRY TERKEL IS CHAMPION OF THE WEEK

  (Mrs. SYKES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. SYKES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Larry Terkel from 
Hudson as Ohio's 13th Congressional District Champion of the Week.
  Larry recently competed at the National Senior Games in Pittsburgh, 
bringing home an impressive seven gold medals. Held every 2 years, the 
National Senior Games brings athletes over the age of 50 from around 
the country to compete in all sports.
  At the age of 76, Mr. Terkel won individual gold medals in the 50- 
and 100-yard freestyle, the 50- and 100-yard breaststroke, and the 50-
yard butterfly. He also won two gold medals in the 4-by-50 mixed medley 
relay and the 4-by-50 mixed freestyle relay.
  While expanding our community's longstanding legacy as the birthplace 
of champions this year, he also continues to hold the nationwide 
records for the 50- and 100-yard freestyle at the Senior Games and is a 
U.S. Masters Swimming national champion.
  When he is not in the pool, Mr. Terkel is a professor at Kent State 
University and a YouTube yoga sensation. Mr. Terkel is proof that no 
matter your age, your physical condition can be optimal, and you should 
never count anyone out.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Mr. Larry Terkel on earning seven gold 
medals and representing Ohio's 13th Congressional District. He has made 
us all proud.

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