Mayor Leclerc Remains Victorious Against Mayor Segarra in Dragon Boat Races

(August 17, 2015) East Hartford, CT− With several swift strokes of the paddle, “East Hartford Dynasty” rowed to victory on Saturday, August 15 and retained bragging rights in the Mayor’s Challenge 200 m race, which pinned the Town of East Hartford against the City of Hartford during the Riverfront Recapture Dragon Boat Races. With a time of 51.57 seconds, East Hartford Dynasty easily defeated “Mayor Segarra’s Dragon Boat Team,” which crossed the finish line over six seconds later, at 57.8 seconds.

“With this repeat victory, we have showcased a team that the Town of East Hartford could be proud of,” Mayor Marcia A. Leclerc said. “In this friendly rivalry race, we proved again, without question, the talent and dedication of the little town east of the big city.”

In addition to the repeat Mayor’s Challenge victory, East Hartford Dynasty captured fourth place in the Community “A” Division Consolation Final. In 2014, East Hartford Dynasty captured the gold medal in the Community “A” Division.