Jay Litherland

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Georgia’s Jay Litherland Named SEC Male Swimmer Of The Week

Full Name:	Jay Litherland
Born:	August 24th, 1995
	Alpharetta, Ga.
Nationality:	U.S.
Status:	Active

Jay Litherland is an American IM swimmer. Litherland is a 2-time Olympian for the US and Olympic and World silver medalist in the 400 IM, finishing second to training partner Chase Kalisz. He competed collegiately for UGA where he scored at NCAAs all 4 seasons. Litherland is a versatile swimmer originally from Alpharetta, Ga. Litherland has been a member of USA Swimming's National Team as well as the National Junior Team. He's currently in his Junior season at the University of Georgia where he's majoring in Business. He's one of three Litherland swimmers on the Georgia team, as Jay, Mick and Kevin are triplets. Litherland has triple citizenship in the U.S., Japan and New Zealand - he can also speak Japanese. He started swimming at the age of 8, and he says that swimming was the only sport he was good at, although recently as a college student he also enjoys skateboarding in his down time. He's primarily an IM swimmer, was named to the National Junior Team for his performance in the 200 IM and even got his first NCAA 'A' cut in the 400 IM in his first season as a Bulldog. Born Aug. 24, 1995 to parents, Andrew and Chizuko …

Georgia’s Jay Litherland Named SEC Male Swimmer Of The Week

Litherland was Georgia’s top competitor during a third-place team effort in the UGA Fall Invitational at Gabrielsen Natatorium.

Auburn’s Gonzalez Blasts Nation-Leading 3:39 400 IM at Georgia Invite

Gonzalez’s time was not only the fastest time in the NCAA thus far by 2 seconds, but also the fastest time done by any swimmer this year, topping Chase Kalisz’s 3:39.45 from Winter Nationals.

UGA Invite Day 2 Prelims, Cal’s Noemie Thomas Swims 51.00 100 Fly

Cal, Michigan, and Georgia continue to duke it out at the UGA Invite, giving swim fans a preview of what’s to come at the NCAA Championships.

Michigan’s Haughey Drops 1:53.4 200 IM at Georgia Invitational

Michigan’s Siobhan Haughey is still on fire. She dropped a full second from her best time to win the 200 IM, meeting the NCAA ‘A’ standard with a 1:53.48.

UGA Invitational Day 1 Prelims, Weitzeil Hits ‘A’ Cut 50 Free

Powerhouses Cal, Michigan, and Georgia begin 3-day battle at the UGA Invite.

SwimSwam’s Mock Draft For the 2018 SwimSquad Battles

On Sunday, four retired Olympians will draft SwimSquads for the 2018 Pro Swim Series. We’re predicting the picks in advance.

Murphy Sweeps Butterflies as Georgia Takes Down Georgia Tech

Murphy swept the butterflies, leading a 1-2 finish with teammate Mick Litherland both times.

Florida Men, Georgia Women Win Rivalry Match Up in Gainesville

Florida’s Jan Switkowski was instrumental to the win, finishing 1st in all 3 of his individual races. His time in the 200 fly is 3rd in the NCAA this year and the fastest done by an NCAA swimmer outside of the USA vs. College Challenge.

Georgia To Open SEC Play With Florida

The Georgia swimming and diving teams will open the Southeastern Conference portion of their schedule this week at Florida.

Murphy Sweeps Butterflies in Georgia’s Win Over Northwestern

Freshman Murphy is a key player for Georgia in the butterflies this season. He swept his specialty against the Wildcats, clocking in with time of 48.19 and 1:47.11 in the 100 fly and 200 fly respectively.

Georgia Picks Up Road Sweep Over Wisconsin Badgers

WISCONSIN VS. GEORGIA Results Hosted by Wisconsin Thursday, October 19th 25 Yards Dual Meet Format FINAL TEAM SCORES WOMEN: UGA…

Junior National Runner-Up Luke Durocher Verbals to the Bulldogs

Four-time U.S. Open qualifier and jack-of-all-events Luke Durocher of Nation’s Capital Swim Team has verbally committed to swim for the Georgia Bulldogs as part of the Class of 2022.

Georgia Men Snag Another Top In-State Prospect, OT Qualifier Tan Dunn

Olympic Trials Qualifier Tan Dunn gives the Georgia men’s team its third verbal commitment for the Class of 2022.

Georgia Receives All 6 SEC Weekly Honors

In Georgia’s win over North Carolina, Litherland claimed three individual wins and was on a victorious relay.

Harnish Shines for Georgia in Victory over UNC

Freshman Courtney Harnish stepped up for UGA in the first home dual meet of her career. First, she won the 200 free, coming from behind with a 26.98 on the final 50 to beat teammate Meaghan Raab (1:48.45) with a winning time of 1:47.71.