Mick Litherland

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Swimming’s Litherland Triplets are Music’s TRiiiPS (New Single Drop)

Full Name:	Mick Litherland
Born:	August 24th, 1995
	Japan
Nationality:	U.S., Japan, New Zealand
Status:	Retired

Mick Litherland Mick Litherland is a butterfly specialist from Alpharetta, Ga., but he was born in Japan and has U.S., Japan and New Zealand citizenship. Litherland, along with his two brothers, Mick and Jay, are freshmen on the University of Georgia Swimming and Diving team. Although his best race is the 200 butterfly, he is also talented in the backstroke and freestyle events. Born Aug. 29, 1995 to Andrew, a chef from New Zealand, and Chizuko, who is Japanese, Litherland and his triplet brothers moved to the U.S. at a young age. Litherland was recruited primarily for his immediate impact in the 200 butterfly - as a freshman he's already the no. 10 fastest 200 butterfly swimmer in Georgia history. The brothers are the first set of triplets to every swim on scholarship at the University of Georgia, and since the brothers have triple citizenship we could see them at the 2016 Olympics all representing different countries. University of Georgia 2014-2015 Litherland is in his freshman year as a Georgia Bulldog. He achieved NCAA 'B' cuts in the 500 freestyle, 200 butterfly along with the 200 and 400 IM. Litherland competed at his first SEC Championships taking home a second-place finish in the 'B' final of the 200 butterfly, 16th in the 400 …

Swimming’s Litherland Triplets are Music’s TRiiiPS (New Single Drop)

Jay, Mick, and Kevin Litherland all swam collegiately at the University of Georgia. Jay’s swimming career included an Olympic silver medal in 2021.

Ian Grum Keeps Dynamo-to-UGA Pipeline Going with Verbal to Georgia

Dynamo’s Ian Grum has verbally committed to swim for the University of Georgia in 2019-20.

Gunnar Bentz Nabs 100 Fly Victory in 2017-18 Season Debut

After missing meets for the first half of the season due to a collar bone injury, Gunnar Bentz returned to competition on Saturday for the Georgia Bulldogs.

UGA Invite Day 3 Prelims, Weitzeil Rush Delivers 47.16 100 Free

The third and final prelims session of the 2017 UGA Invite wrapped up this morning with the Cal Bears continuing to look dominant.

Murphy Sweeps Butterflies as Georgia Takes Down Georgia Tech

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

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.

College Swimming Previews: #8 Georgia Men Rely on IM, Distance Depth

All-in-all, the Bulldogs have some weak spots, but their depth in the IMs and distance freestyles should help them significantly at SECs and NCAAs.

2017 U.S. Open: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap

Hali Flickinger headlines the women’s 200 fly on day 1 of the U.S. Open.

2017 U.S. World Trials: Day 1 Finals Preview

Chase Kalisz has to be considered the front-runner in the men’s 200 fly tonight in Indianapolis.

2017 U.S. World Trials: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap

Cassidy Bayer will be one of the key names contesting the women’s 200 fly this morning at U.S. World Trials.

2017 U.S. World Trials Preview: The Real Post-Phelps 200 Fly Era

The men’s 200 fly shapes up to be a three-man race at the front for two World Championship spots.

2017 Arena PSS – Santa Clara: Day 4 Prelims Live Recap

Jay Litherland will be back in action today at the Santa Clara Pro Swim after an impressive double last night with wins in the 400 IM and 200 free.

Arena Pro Swim Series Santa Clara Day 3 Photo Vault

The speed test on the countdown to the 2017 USA world team trials and the FINA World Championships continues in…