SMU’s Fletcher Selected To Represent Bermuda In Rio
Breaststroke specialist Julian Fletcher has added his name to the list of Mustangs who will represent their country at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro this August. Fletcher is one of eight athletes from Bermuda currently qualified for the event and will swim the 100-meter breaststroke.
Kathleen Baker: I was like “Don’t look at the jumbotron!” (Video)
In one of the most anticipated finals of the night, Smoliga and Baker managed to hold on to their positions as the top 100m backstrokers
Townley Haas: That was the best race of my life (Video)
As they all stretched into the wall Haas got the magic touch with a 1:45.66 to Dwyer’s 1:45.67 to punch in his ticket to Rio.
Phelps: Tomorrow I just want to get out there and race (Video)
Michael Phelps cruised through the second semifinal of the men’s 200m butterfly smooth as can be in the water, dropping a 1:55.17 to lead the way through the semis into tomorrow night’s finals.
Olympic Roster: No Defending Champions after Night Three
Olivia Smoliga is the new 100 back Olympian!
CW Coach Kelton Graham Fired for Soliciting Prostitution in Omaha
Club Wolverine head coach Kelton Graham was arrested in Omaha today on charges of soliciting prostitution. He plead guilty and was charged with a one day jail sentence.
Lilly King: Everything has finally paid off (Video)
Lilly King secured her spot on the Olympic roster to represent the stars and stripes in Rio.
Olivia Smoliga: I never doubted myself (Video)
Smoliga charged on the last 20 meters and pushed out in front to grab the win in 59.02.
2016 Olympic Trials Pick ‘Em: Night 3 Scores
Ryan Murphy was the favorite according to our readers in the men’s 100 backstroke. He got the win tonight to earn a spot on the Olympic team.
Ryan Murphy: Tonight felt like my night (Video)
Murphy got his hand on the wall first securing his spot on the Olympic roster in 52.26
Paralympic Champion Justin Zook Named St. Catherine Head Coach
The St. Catherine University swimming and diving team has established itself as one of the most consistent teams in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC). This upcoming season, the team looks to continue this success under the guidance of Justin Zook, who has been named the next head coach of the program Athletic Director Eric Stacey announced on June 28.
Ashleigh Johnson’s Miami Homecoming Capped By 13-6 Win Over Hungary
Ashleigh Johnson’s (Miami, FL/Princeton/NYAC) return home to Miami weekend was capped off with a 13-6 victory over Hungary at Ransom Everglades, her high school pool.
Both 2012 100m Backstroke Olympic Champs Will Not Defend Their Titles
A long four years after their success at the 2012 London Olympic Games, both the reigning men’s and women’s 100m backstroke Olympic champions will not get the opportunity to defend their titles this summer in Rio.
Watch: Townley Haas Post 200 Free Press Conference
Townley Haas speaks to the after making the U.S Olympic Team for the first time on the third day of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials.
Watch: Olivia Smoliga Post 100 Back Press Conference
Olivia Smoliga speaks to the after making the U.S Olympic Team for the first time on the third day of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials.
