By Tim Martinez, Columbian
Assistant Sports Editor
Published: December 1, 2023, 6:05am
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Rebecca Yamada of Ridgefield stands on the podium after receiving her medal for winning the 100-yard breaststroke at the Class 2A-1A state girls swimming championship at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way last month. (Tim Martinez/The Columbian)Photo Gallery
At the girls swimming state meet last month, Ridgefield junior Rebecca Yamada was taking in her surroundings during her first visit to the King County Aquatic Center.
Suddenly, Yamada found herself very popular.
“It was definitely interesting when I have people, who I didn’t know, knew my name and come up to me,” Yamada said.
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