Katie Ledecky, Cody Miller Lead DC Trident Roster for International Swimming League

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The DC Trident of the International Swimming League (ISL) announced its roster during a league press conference on Tuesday. General Manager Kaitlin Sandeno has plenty of talent on her roster, led by Katie Ledecky.

“Of course, I am absolutely thrilled to have Katie Ledecky on the DC Trident roster, not only for her speed, but her leadership. It is great to know DC has her representing her tri-state area,” Sandeno told Swimming World. “I am so thrilled to be able to break ceilings and empower these strong female athletes. This is a time where female sports are on the rise. I take a lot of pride in the strength of this league supporting the equality and it was something I really wanted to do.”

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Sandeno was looking for strong leadership from her entire roster, but especially having strong female leaders and role models, which she achieved with Ledecky, Natalie Coughlin as well as Siobhan Haughey, Anika Apostalon, Lisa Bratton, Bethany Galat, Sarah Gibson, Madison Kennedy, Brianna Throssell and Sian Whittaker.

“I think it is a great opportunity for professional swimmers to come together and race together,” said Haughey, who set three Hong Kong national records this week at the Mare Nostrum Series. “The team format allows people from all over the world to be on the same team and get to know each other. It seems like a very cool concept. A lot of people are excited for it, swimmers and swimming fans.”

On the men’s side, Sandeno has a group of strong leaders as well, led by Cody Miller, Abrahm DeVine, Ian Finnerty, Kevin Cordes, Jay Litherland and Andreas Vazaios, as well as Zach Apple, Zane Grothe, Zach Harting, Tristan Hollard, Gabriel Santos, Giles Smith and Jeremy Stravius.

“I am really proud not only of the strength that we have in our swimmers, but the leadership. We have Olympic legends and world champions and bright stars of the future, representing five continents. It is really incredible to see all of these individuals with their different personalities. They have so much to offer on so many levels,” Sandeno said.

DC Trident Roster

Coaching Staff

Cyndi Gallagher
Stefanie Williams
Rachel Stratton-Mills

Women

Anika Apostalon, CZE
Emma Barksdale, USA
Lisa Bratton, USA
Annika Bruhn, GER
Natalie Coughlin, USA
Bethany Galat, USA
Sarah Gibson, USA
Siobhan Haughey, HKG
Madison Kennedy, USA
Simona Kubová, CZE
Katie Ledecky, USA
Leah Neale, AUS
Leiston Pickett, AUS
Ting Quah, SGP
Brianna Throssell, AUS

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Men

Zach Apple, USA
Kevin Cordes, USA
Abrahm DeVine, USA
Ian Finnerty, USA
Zane Grothe, USA
Zach Harting, USA
Tristan Hollard, AUS
Robert Howard, USA
Jay Litherland, USA
Cody Miller, USA
Giles Smith, USA
Velimir Stjepanovic, SRB
Jeremy Stravius, FRA
Andreas Vazaios, GRE

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Brent Fletcher

4 years ago

I think this is great, I hope they can pull this all off and it’s a success.

Thomas A. Small

4 years ago

Congratulations to you both