Junior lifeguards compete in Hermosa Beach
Los Angeles County Junior Lifeguards competed for bragging rights in Hermosa Beach on Saturday as part of the annual Judge Taplin Lifeguard Medley Relay. One of the most prestigious events for lifeguards in the country since it first began in 1936, teams compete from all over Southern California.
Junior lifeguards alongside active duty guards tested their strength and endurance in swimming, running, paddling and rescue. The event was part of the weekend's International Surf Festival that included the Dwight Crum Pier-to-Pier Swim, and the Charley Saikley 6-Man Volleyball Tournament
Racers get ready to race in the Girl's Junior Lifeguard Taplin
Sydney Chen finishes strong in the Girl's Junior Lifeguard Taplin.
Racers get ready to race in the Boy's Junior Lifeguard Taplin.
US Coast Guard Rescue runs drill to open the competition.
The trophy
Winners of the Junior Lifeguard Taplin, (L to R) Kyle Crist, Danny Gonzalez and Tyler Ralls - from El Segundo
Winners of the Girl's Junior Lifeguard Taplin race, (L to R) Dylan Chen, Christina Grenke, and Sydney Chen (twins) - from El Segundo
Medal winners in the mixed / boys Junior Lifeguard Taplin (L to R) Dylan Reed, Leigh Lyter, Piper Neri - from Manhattan Beach
Thibeaux Hirsh (red cap) holds on to first place in the run stage of the Junior Lifeguard Taplin Competition
Pat Jacobson wins the Men's Flag Race. Pat is a Manhattan Beach Firefighter and seasonal lifeguard
The women battle for position in the Women's Flag Race
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On the final day of the International Surf Festival, the 56th Dwight Crum Pier-to-Pier Swim …