Max had a swim meet on March 2 for the Rio Swim team. He was so thrilled to meet

Melissa Belote Ripley, who is an American former competition swimmer,

three-time Olympic champion, and former world record-holder in two events.

She represented the United States at the 1972 and 1976 Olympics.

Melissa Belote Ripley and Max at Evo Swim 

After his swim meet on Friday night Max had his swim practice with his 

Arizona Special Olympic Swim team Saturday morning.

The Arizona Special Olympics swim team are working hard

for the USA Games 2018, in Seattle this coming July. 

Max is learning the value of eating healthy and exercising.