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SWIMMING NOTEBOOK: Lady Bulldogs ‘hungry’ for more following third consecutive SEC Championship

By on February 25, 2012

After bringing home the Southeastern Conference title last weekend, Georgia women’s swimming and diving team got back to the grind on Monday as it looks ahead to this weekend’s Last Chance Meet and the NCAA Championships next month. The upperclassmen on the team have been able to enjoy great success the last few years and [...]

Megan Romano brought home two gold medals from last week's SEC Championships in Knoxville, Tenn., which helped the Lady Bulldogs win the conference title for the third consecutive season. Romano's performance came as no surprise to Georgia head coach Jack Bauerle, who said that Romano tends to be at her best when the stakes are highest. Courtesy Georgia Sports Communications

Wasted days over, wins in for Lady Bulldog

By on February 24, 2012

About a month ago, Georgia head coach Jack Bauerle said that junior Megan Romano was one of the most improved swimmers he had on the team this year. Last week at the Southeastern Conference Championships, Romano lived up to her coach’s praise, earning two gold medals in the 100 and 200 freestyle, which made major [...]

Chris Colwill

Bulldog diver garners U.S. another spot for London Olympics

By on February 22, 2012

Former Georgia diver Chris Colwill placed ninth in the preliminaries of FINA World Cup on Tuesday and helped the U.S. earn its second spot in the 3-meter event at this summer’s Olympic Games in London. Along with securing his country a spot, he clinched a berth for himself in Wednesday’s semifinals. Colwill was a member [...]

The University women's swimming and diving team was successful in capturing SEC gold a third year in a row. Courtesy Georgia Sports Communication

Lady Bulldogs capture third consecutive SEC Championship, ninth conference title in school history

By on February 19, 2012

Georgia women’s swimming and diving teams took home their third consecutive Southeastern Conference championship Saturday night in Knoxville, Tenn. finishing with a total of 781 points. They won by 151.5 points over second place, the host Lady Volunteers. The Lady Bulldogs earned their ninth conference title in school history, all of which have come under [...]

Georgia swimmers were able to add a combined 10 medals during the SECs in its third day. ALLISON LOVE/Staff

Swim teams add 10 more medals on third day of SEC Championships

By on February 18, 2012

Friday marked day three of the SEC Championships in Knoxville, Tenn., and the Lady Bulldogs added to their lead over Tennessee, while the No. 10 Bulldogs fell to fourth place – only one point removed from third. “Team-wise, we had a great night,” Georgia head coach Jack Bauerle said. “We’re doing the things we need [...]

The Lady Bulldogs are leading the SEC's after two days of competition. The male team is tied in third with Tennessee, behind Florida and Auburn. ALLISON LOVE/Staff

Lady Bulldogs in first, Bulldogs tied for third after day two of SEC Championships

By on February 16, 2012

The Lady Bulldogs  jumped into first place at the SEC Championships on Thursday while the No. 10 Bulldogs held their ground, remaining tied for third place with Tennessee and trailing only Auburn and Florida. “I thought our kids competed really well today,” Georgia head coach Jack Bauerle said. “This was the kind of second day [...]

Jack Bauerle

Swimming and diving teams garner three medals on first day of SEC Championships

By on February 16, 2012

Georgia’s swimming and diving teams were able to secure three medals on the first day of the SEC Championships in Knoxville, Tenn. “It was a good first day for us,” Georgia head coach Jack Bauerle said. “We had some really good swims on the relays. What I like about the relays is that the entire team [...]

Jack Bauerle

Bauerle both a legendary coach and character

By on February 8, 2012

Georgia swimming head coach Jack Bauerle has definitely seen it all. Bauerle has been coaching the Lady Bulldogs since 1979. He took over the men’s side as well just four years later. He is the definition of a living legend and will go down as one of the greatest coaches Georgia has ever seen. In [...]

As the Georgia swimming teams head into the SEC championships, roster decisions have to be made by the coaches. File/The Red & Black

SWIMMING NOTEBOOK: Teams ‘looking really good’ heading into SEC Championships

By on February 8, 2012

Georgia swimming and diving has reached the midpoint of training for the Southeastern Conference Championships next week and the confidence is high at Gabrielsen Natatorium. “Everyone’s looking really good,” sophomore Melanie Margalis said. “I feel like everyone is getting a lot more excited for the meet – a lot more ready.” “It’s been hard but [...]

As the Georgia swimming teams head into the SEC championships, roster decisions have to be made by the coaches. File/The Red & Black

Both male and female swim teams sweep Crimson Tide

By on January 28, 2012

Georgia’s swimming and diving teams went on the road to Tuscaloosa on Saturday afternoon and swept Alabama, with the Bulldogs (6-2-1) winning 152-148 and the Lady Bulldogs (8-1) taking a victory over the Crimson Tide 173-121. The men’s teams were battling down to the very last relay, with the Bulldogs needing to finish either first [...]