Ron Snipe with the medals he won at the State Games of America in Nebraska.

Ron Snipe with the medals he won at the State Games of America in Nebraska.

SPORTS BRIEFS: Port Angeles’ Snipe snags seven gold medals . . . Strider bike clinic canceled . . . Learn to row Sunday in Sequim

Port Angeles’ Snipe swims to seven golds in Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb. — Port Angeles resident Ron Snipe won seven events at the 2015 State Games of America earlier this month.

Snipe also was selected to be the flag bearer for the state of Washington during opening ceremonies at the University of Nebraska’s Memorial Stadium.

On the first day of competition, Saturday, Aug. 1, Snipe claimed victories in the 50-meter butterfly, 50 backstroke and 50 and 200 breaststroke in the 70-74 age division.

He followed that with wins in the 100 breast, 100 back and 200 individual medley the next day.

Strider ride canceled

PORT ANGELES — Port Angeles BMX has canceled today’s free strider riding clinic at its track next to the fairgrounds.

However, strider riding is free to try this year at Port Angeles BMX Track, which is located at the corner of Lauridsen Blvd. and L Street.

See the track’s schedule online at www.tinyurl.com/pdnBMXslate.

Learn to row Sunday

SEQUIM — Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association and Sequim Bay Yacht Club are holding a learn-to-row clinic Sunday at John Wayne Marina.

The clinic, which runs from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., offers youth and adults a chance to try the sport of rowing.

Meet in the south parking lot at John Wayne Marina, located at 2577 W. Sequim Bay Road.

For more information, email Dennis Miller at dennis@featherhorsedesigns.com or phone 360-681-8175.

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