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Nine Jackets to Compete at U.S. Olympic Trials

June 25, 2016

OMAHA, Neb. – Nine current, former and future members of the Georgia Tech swimming & diving squad will attempt to earn a spot in the 2016 Olympics, as they will compete at the U.S. Olympic Trials beginning on Sunday. The competition will run from June 26-July 3.

“We’re looking forward to competing at U.S. Olympic Trials this week,” head coach Courtney Shealy Hart said. “This is a result of four years of hard work and dedication to our sport. It’s a unique and exciting meet featuring some of the best swimmers in the world.”

Georgia Tech Participants:
Robert Borowicz
Brennan Day (2016 signee)
Alex Kimpel
Ricky Lehner (2016 graduate)
Brad Oberg
Joseph Portillo
Mark Sarman (2015 graduate)
Ben Southern
Colt Williamson

Prelims will begin each day at 11 a.m. ET, and finals will begin at 7:45 p.m. ET.

For more information, including results, heat sheets and the NBC/NBC Sports Network broadcast schedule, visit USASwimming.org.

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