Melanie Margalis

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Georgia’s Deadly Tradition of the ‘Swiss Army Knife’ Swimmer

Full Name:	Melanie Margalis
Nationality:	United States of America
Status:	Active

Melanie Margalis Melanie Margalis is a versatile swimmer, but primarily a breaststroke and IM specialist from her hometown of Clearwater, Fla. Margalis was born to parents, Bob and Caryn, and her brother is Robert Margalis, also a stand-out Georgia swimmer and a NCAA Champion. Margarlis studied Fashion Merchandising. High school swimming Margalis graduated from Countryside High School, where she was also a club swimmer for St. Petersburg Aquatics. There, she was coached by Fred Lewis. In high school swimming she was a three-time state champion, and she held the state record in the 200-yard IM. For four years in a row, Margalis was named her teams' MVP. Proving her versatility, she also swam the 500-yard free in 2009 in which she also won a state championship. After her performances that season, she was named the 2009-2010 Pinellas County Female Athlete of the Year. That same year she was named to the National Youth Championship Team. College swimming A college choice wasn't too difficult for Margalis, especially after she saw how successful her brother, Robert, had been at Georgia. She committed to the Bulldogs, and immediately made an impact. 2010-2011 As a freshman she got a lot of exposure on the national level -- she swam as a part …

Georgia’s Deadly Tradition of the ‘Swiss Army Knife’ Swimmer

I’ve been a loyal University of Georgia swim fan for more than a decade, and I’m beginning to notice a trend from Bauerle’s Bulldogs: one-trick ponies are put out to pasture.

2016 Orlando Pro Swim Series: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Check here for live updates from finals at the Orlando Pro Swim.

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Natalie Coughlin and Maya DiRado scratched and A final apiece for the Orlando PSS tonight, and Michael Phelps scratched the 200 breast B final.

2016 Orlando Pro Series: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

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Arena Pro Swim Series Austin, TX, Day 1 Prelims Recap

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And why the Americans will be the best in Rio too.

24th Annual Oklahoma Elite Pro-Am: Last Call For Club Entries

Josh Schneider is one of the many stars set to compete at the 24th Annual Oklahoma Elite Pro-Am. Clubs still have until midnight tomorrow, December 2nd, to submit entries to the event.

2015 Arena Pro Swim Series Minneapolis: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

Chase Kalisz went head-to-head with North Baltimore teammate Michael Phelps, roaring home on the last 50 to win this morning’s 200m IM in 2:02.42.

2015 Arena Pro Swim Series Minneapolis: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Missy Franklin will race in the championship final of the women’s 100 meter backstroke tonight.

2015 Arena Pro Swim Series Minneapolis: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

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2015 FINA World Cup Moscow: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

The first finals session of the FINA World Cup Series will take place today in Moscow. Hungarian star Katinka Hosszu is already back at it and will contest several events during tonight’s finals.

Chase Kalisz Among 8 Georgia Athletes at World Championships

Melanie Margalis, Shannon Vreeland, Nicolas Fink and Chase Kalisz will represent the United States, while Matias Koski and Chantal Van Landeghem will compete in their respective countries’ colors.

World Championships Preview: Women’s 200 IM

Dominance is one word that can be used when describing Hungarian Katinka Hosszu’s performance in this event since the 2012 Olympics.