SMU Swimming and Diving To Break Ground on New Aquatics Facility

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Building on a legacy of proud Olympians, world records and 155 national titles, SMU will break ground on a new Aquatics Center Friday, Feb. 26 at 11:45 a.m.

The 42,000-square-foot center will be home to SMU’s internationally recognized men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams. Located at 5550 SMU Blvd. on the University’s growing east campus, the center will provide facilities for practice, competition and community use.

The Aquatics Center will feature an Olympic-sized, eight-lane indoor pool with a platform diving well, including four springboards and a 10-meter tower for training and competition. Coaches’ offices, men’s, women’s and visitor locker rooms and a classroom and meeting area will be located adjacent to the pool. Spectator seating for 800 will be on the mezzanine level.

WHEN: 11:45 a.m., Friday, Feb. 26

WHERE: 5550 SMU Blvd., on SMU’s east campus

WHO: Guests will include 1996 Olympic gold medalist and SMU swimmer Ryan Berube; 1984 Olympic gold medalist and SMU swimmer Steve Lundquist; former SMU and Hall of Fame Swim Coach George McMillion; more than 100 former SMU swimmers and current members of SMU men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams

SMU SWIMMING STATS:

91 Olympic appearances, 12 medalists

91 NCAA National Championship appearances

155 national titles

1,465 All-America honors

SMU contributed this report.

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Andrea Trahan

8 years ago

Yay!

Marylyn Toledo

8 years ago

This makes my <3 so happy!

Spencer Swift

8 years ago

Lisa

Kristin Henderson

8 years ago

Go Ponies! So good for SMU and the swimming community.