Charlottesville, VA | May 31, 2025
A Weekend of Wild Weather & Unshakable Spirit
Mother Nature kept us guessing this year. In the weeks leading up to race day we endured a roller‑coaster of cold snaps, heavy rain, and even a tornado watch while volunteers were stringing cable, placing buoys, and setting up the beach. Historically our lake hovers between 78 – 82 °F; this year it plunged to a brisk 65 °F, making the race “wetsuit‑legal” for the first time ever and forcing an overnight rewrite of our safety protocols.
Despite plumbing hiccups at the park and a field almost double last year’s size, the sun broke through on Saturday morning and delivered postcard‑perfect skies. Swimmers did what swimmers do best—adapt, persevere, and find joy in the challenge.
Milestone Swims
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Shirley Loftus‑Charley notched her 40th Chris Greene start—an achievement that spans nearly the entire history of the event.
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Dr. John Post completed swim number 25, continuing a quarter‑century tradition of leading by example.
If you know of other multi‑decade participants, drop us a line; we’d love to celebrate every legacy swimmer who helped build this race.
2025 Race Results — Top Finishers
Full results, including wetsuit/One‑Event swimmers EX and DNFs DQ, are posted HERE.
1 Mile - Overall
Place Name (Age), Club Time
1 Jamie Christy (30), Dynamo 21:27.89
2 Jack Calhoun (36), Santa Cruz Masters 21:31.14
3 Vesna Shelnutt (40), Georgia Masters 21:36.53
2 Mile - Overall
Place Name (Age), Club Time
1 Nathan Tschohl (41), Swimnerd 43:13.79
2 Jamie Christy (30), Dynamo 44:07.37
3 Jack Calhoun (36), Santa Cruz Masters 44:09.83
Division Leaders
Women’s 1 Mile – Christy, Shelnutt, Mohorn (22:19.78)
Men’s 1 Mile – Calhoun, Reyes (22:05.88), Dion (22:06.53)
Women’s 2 Mile – Christy, Shelnutt (44:33.17), Mohorn (45:46.05)
Men’s 2 Mile – Tschohl, Calhoun, Jones (46:02.00)
Record‑Breaking Performances
Five new USMS national age‑group records tumbled in the 1‑Mile and 2-Mile Cable event:s
Age Group Swimmer Time Event
Women 40‑44 Vesna Shelnutt 21:36.53 1 Mile
Women 75‑79 Joanne Menard 32:16.03 1 Mile
Women 80‑84 Mary Pohlmann 40:23.46 1 Mile
Women 85‑89 Luise Easton 52:06.60 1 Mile
Men 70-74 John Chambers 47:39.70 2 Mile
Congratulations to these inspirational athletes for resetting the bar!
Thank‑You Volunteers
Behind the scenes it still felt like a chaotic roller‑coaster, but our event ran smoothly thanks to an army of dedicated helpers:
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Volunteers: From course setup to packet pick‑up and timing, your long hours and steady hands made the magic happen.
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Lifeguards & Safety Crew: A special salute to the teams from Piedmont Family YMCA and Charlottesville Albemarle Rescue Squad whose watchful eyes kept every swimmer safe in unusually chilly water.
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Race Directors: Your tireless planning, mid‑week protocol rewrites, and on‑the‑fly adjustments staged one of the most successful Chris Greene races to date. We appreciate your leadership more than words can say.
Looking Ahead
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2025 Lake Moomaw 1‑Mile Open Water Swim – Registration is open now
https://www.clubassistant.com/club/meet_information.cfm?c=2402&smid=19728 -
2026 John Shrum Chris Greene Lake Swim – Dates will be announced later this year; stay tuned!
Thank you for making 2025 unforgettable. From the splash on the start line to the smiles at the finish arch, you proved once again that open‑water swimming is as much about community as competition. We can’t wait to welcome you back next year.
Warmest regards,
The Chris Greene Lake Swim Race Directors & Committee