International Swimmer Leads MSD Eagles Girls’ Swim Team

by David Volz August 27, 2025

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Sophia El Chantiry, a leader on the MSD girls’ swim team during a practice. {David Volz}

Sophia El Chantiry is one of the top high school swimmers in the nation.

A member of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas (MSD) High School girls’ swim team, she has qualified for the state championships every year since her freshman year.

Last year, El Chantiry, now a senior, competed in the state championships in the 100-yard butterfly and the 50-yard freestyle. She also competes in the backstroke.

“I believe I will qualify for the state championship meet this year. It takes dedication, and you must attend practice every day. I think you have to enjoy swimming to be good at it, and I love to swim,” said El Chantiry.

In addition to swimming, El Chantiry has a 4.7 grade point average and enjoys studying science and biology.

One of El Chantiry’s most significant swimming accomplishments was earning a position on the Lebanon national swim team. She has competed in international swimming competitions and aspires to represent her country in the Olympics.

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David Volz

David Volz has worked as a writer in South Florida for 35 years. He has written for the Sun-Sentinel, Hollywood Gazette, School Transportation News, South Dade News Leaders, Observer among others. He has an MA in Communications from Florida Atlantic University and a BA in Communications from Valparaiso University. Volz teaches Communications at Miami Dade College and Palm Beach State College. He lives in Coral Springs and enjoys running and participating in 5Ks and half-marathons.