KIM Featured In Federal Way Mirror

Todd Beamer High School junior Rachel Kim swam state-qualifying times in all eight individual events during the regular season for the 4-1 Titans. Kim and the rest of the Titans open the postseason today at the SPSL Meet at Curtis High School. Photo by Casey Olson/The Mirror

The 'Ironwoman' of Beamer

By CASEY OLSON
Federal Way Mirror Sports editor

Rachel Kim feels right at home in a swimming pool.

The Todd Beamer High School junior would have to. Kim spends basically every day of the year in one. During the school season, Kim is basically in the pool at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center from 3 to 6:30 p.m. For the first hour and a half, Kim practices with her Beamer teammates on one side of the massive pool and when that practice ends, she starts training with her club team, prestigious King Aquatic Club. Read more...