TCU Swimming and Diving Signs 3 to 2015-16 Class

The TCU swimming and diving team announced the signings of three future Horned Frogs to National Letters of Intent, bringing the total to 17 during the fall signing period.

The signees include: Leo Sanchez, Andrew Shurtleff and Drew Webb.

Sanchez, a native of El Paso, swims for Eastwood High School and the Desert Shark Swim Club. Last season, he earned the state title in the 200 free. His top times include: 45.47 (100 free), 1:38.33 (200 free), 4:42.31 (500 free), 1:54.91 (200 IM) and 52.27 (100 back). Sanchez is ranked fourth in the state of Texas, according to CollegeSwimming.com.

“I chose TCU because I fell in love with the campus,” Sanchez said. “The coaching staff made me feel welcome as well as the team, and I love the city around the campus. I’m really excited to go there next year! Go Frogs!”

Shurtleff, from Flower Mound, competes for Flower Mound High School. Last season at the Lewisville Independent School District Swimming and Diving Invitational, he broke the school record and then broke his own record again on Nov. 6, 2014 in the 11 dive event with a mark of 436.85. He also received All-America honors for his performances during his junior season.

Webb, a native of San Diego, Calif., dives for Del Norte High School and the San Diego State Divers. His top score in the 1-meter 6 dives is a mark of 278. In 11 dives, his best scores include 479 in the 1-meter and 379 in the 3-meter dive. He also competed at the 2014 USA Diving Summer Junior Zone E Championships, posting times of 374.65 and 369.95 in the 1-meter and 3-meter, respectively.

College Swimming News courtesy of TCU Swimming and Diving.

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MEL STEWART Jr., aka Gold Medal Mel, won three Olympic medals at the 1992 Olympic Games. Mel's best event was the 200 butterfly. He is a former World, American, and NCAA Record holder in the 200 butterfly. As a writer/producer and sports columnist, Mel has contributed to Yahoo Sports, Universal Sports, …

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