Wyoming Swimming & Diving news

Olympic Trials Come to an End for Wyoming Swimming

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:07:06 PST

The University of Wyoming swimming program's journey in the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials came to a close on Thursday night at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Neb. with the conclusion of the men's 200-meter breaststroke.

Three swimmers with Wyoming ties competed in the 200-meter breaststroke.

Wyoming Swimming Opens 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:31:41 PST

Through the first two days of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials, three swimmers with Wyoming ties have made splashes in the water at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Neb. Current UW swimmers Alex Larkin and Lesley Young along with former Cowboy Scott Usher have all begun competition in the most prestigious American meet.

"This has been an unbelievable experience for our kids thus far," said UW head coach Tom Johnson. "USA Swimming and the Qwest Center have put together a tremendous meet environment.

Wyoming Swimming To Be Well Represented at U.S. Olympic Trials

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:38:14 PST

In the biggest swimming meet since the 2004 Olympic Games, the University of Wyoming swimming team will be well represented as four athletes with Wyoming ties will compete in the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials this week at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Neb.

Wyoming Swimming Adds another Olympic Trials Qualifier at Mutual of Omaha Swimvitational

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 17:56:24 PST

This weekend at the 2008 Mutual of Omaha Swimvitational, the University of Wyoming swimming team added another U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier in Lesley Young. In all, five members of the UW swimming team competed against the top athletes in the nation at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Neb.

Young, a freshman at UW this past season, earned a spot at the U.S. Olympic Trials in the 100-meter breaststroke on Saturday.

Cowgirl Swimmer and Cowboy Diver Earn Academic All-District VII Honors

Fri, 23 May 2008 14:40:51 PST

Aimee Stinson and Tyler Miller, both juniors on the UW swimming and diving team, were named ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District VII as presented by CoSIDA on Friday. Both student-athletes earned their spot on the at-large team which represents the sports of swimming, hockey, lacrosse, wrestling and gymnastics among others.

With these honors, the UW swimming and diving team continues a tradition of academic excellence.

Cowboy Swimming Signs Three Athletes to National Letters of Intent

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:35:48 PST

University of Wyoming swimming and diving coach Tom Johnson announced on Wednesday the signing of three student athletes to national letters of intent. Marshall Dilworth, Brett Henehan and Kyle Wemhoff will all enroll at UW for the fall semester of 2008 and join the Cowboy swimming team.

"This is a great group of guys and I am very excited about what they will add to our team," said Johnson.

2008 Wyoming Swimming and Diving Photo Gallery

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:15:35 PST

2008 Wyoming Swimming and Diving Photo Gallery

For the Wyoming swimming and diving team, the 2007-08 season was a very special one. After both the Cowboys and Cowgirls finished third in the regular season Mountain West Conference standings, both teams completed the most successful run in school history at the 2008 MWC Championships in Oklahoma City, Okla.

Wyoming Diving Ends 2007-08 Season at NCAA Zone "E" Championships

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 19:45:59 PST

The Wyoming diving team closed out the 2007-08 swimming and diving season on Saturday as they competed in platform diving at the NCAA Zone "E" Diving Championships in Oklahoma City, Okla.

On the men's side of the meet, freshman Mark Murdock led the way for the Cowboys. Murdock dove to a 14th place score of 469.65.

Wyoming Diving Competes in Springboard at NCAA Zone E Diving Championships

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 22:24:29 PST

On Thursday and Friday in Oklahoma City, the Wyoming diving team competed in both springboard diving events to open the 2008 NCAA Zone "E" Diving Championships. The women dove one-meter on Thursday and three-meter on Friday while the men did the opposite at the Oklahoma City Community College.

Wyoming Diving Travels to 2008 NCAA Zone "E" Diving Championships this Weekend

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:04:53 PST

Beginning this Thursday, the University of Wyoming diving team will compete in the 2008 NCAA Zone "E" Diving Championships in Oklahoma City, Okla. The meet, which will be held at the Oklahoma City Community College, will serve as a qualifier for the 2008 NCAA Men's and Women's Championships and will run from Thursday through Saturday.

Twenty UW Swimmers and Divers Receive All-Mountain West Conference Accolades

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 11:13:19 PST

Following the most successful run in school history at the 2008 Mountain West Conference Swimming and Diving Championships, 20 Wyoming athletes were recently selected to the All-MWC team.

Both the Cowboys and Cowgirls scored the most team points in school history and matched their highest finishes in the standings. Over the four day meet, Wyoming won four individual conference championships, broke 15 school records and had 45 performances that rank in the top-five of UW's all-time record book.

Aimee Stinson and Matt Urich Capture MWC Titles on Final Day of 2008 Championship Meet

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:58:43 PST

Two individual Mountain West Conference Championships, two MWC Coach of the Year awards and six school records highlighted the closing night of a great weekend of swimming and diving by the University of Wyoming at the 2008 MWC Championships in Oklahoma City, Okla. Juniors Matt Urich and Aimee Stinson each captured conference championships, Tom Johnson was named the Women's Coach of the Year and Ben Herdt was the Men's Diving Coach of the Year.

Cowboys Remain in Second Place and Matt Urich Wins MWC Championship in 100 Butterfly

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 22:09:51 PST

Matt Urich won the Mountain West Conference 100 butterfly Championship and the Cowboys remain in second place as the Wyoming swimming and diving team continued its historic run at the 2008 MWC Championships in Oklahoma City, Okla. On the day, the UW swimming and diving program broke five school records and swam six NCAA provisional qualifying times.

The Cowboys trail only UNLV who has scored 575 team points.

Kyle Bogner Wins MWC One-Meter Diving Championship

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:17:29 PST

Freshman Kyle Bogner became a Mountain West Conference one-meter diving champion on Thursday night of the 2008 MWC Championships and both the Cowboys and Cowgirls are in second place following the second day of competition. On the day, UW broke three school records at the Oklahoma City Community College.

The Cowboys closed out the night in second place with 270 team points.

Cowboys in First Place and Cowgirls in Second after Opening Day of MWC Championships

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 20:25:37 PST

Led by some magnificent diving, the Wyoming swimming and diving team is currently in first place and the Cowgirls are in second after the opening day of the 2008 Mountain West Conference Championships in Oklahoma City, Okla.

"This was a good first night and is a step in the right direction," said UW head coach Tom Johnson. "The divers lead the way today and did some great things. They are so important to this team and that was very evident today."