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Matthew Davis
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Summary Sentence: USA Swimming sanctioned international swim meet, co-sponsored by USA Swimming, Dynamo Swim Club and the Campus Recreation Center
Full Summary: USA Swimming sanctioned international swim meet, co-sponsored by USA Swimming, Dynamo Swim Club and the Campus Recreation Center
Toyota U.S. Open ChampionshipThe U.S.’s biggest stars are set to touch down in Atlanta, Georgia, in December for the 2019 Toyota U.S. Open, and tickets are now on sale. The four-day, long course event will take place at the McAuley Aquatic Center, located within the Georgia Tech Campus Recreation Center. Tickets are available: http://bit.ly/USASTickets.
Members of the Georgia Tech community are eligible for discounted tickets ranging in price from: $3 - $25.
Among the numerous U.S. National Team members slated to compete in Atlanta are 2016 Olympic gold medalists Ryan Held and Leah Smith. Six-time Olympic medalist Matt Grevers will also test the waters.
Also competing will be the National Team duo of Mallory Comerford and Kelsi Dahlia, who combined for seven medals (five gold, two silver) at the 2019 FINA World Championships this past July.
The 2019 Toyota U.S. Open will give athletes the chance to build on their momentum and improve their times ahead of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Swimming. Those competing in Atlanta will have a chance to punch their tickets to Omaha for a shot at making Team USA’s roster for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.
U.S. Open competition begins Wednesday, Dec. 4, with the men’s and women’s 800-meter freestyle. Following the distance freestyle events, the competition will follow the same daily schedule, with preliminary heats taking place Thursday through Saturday at 10 a.m. and finals beginning each night at 6 p.m.
