Winter 2005

Alumnus Qualifies for 2008 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials

Rose-Hulman graduate Matt Smith qualified for the 2008 United States Olympic Swimming Trials with his performance at the 2005 ConocoPhillips National Championships. He graduated from Rose-Hulman in 2003 with a degree in mechanical engineering.

Smith, who missed Olympic qualification in 2004 by just over one second in the 100-meter breaststroke, recorded a time of 1:04.55 to place 15th out of 61 elite-level swimmers at the championships. His effort bested the 100-meter breaststroke trial cut time of 1:04.69.

Smith became Rose-Hulman's first swimming national champion in 2003, claiming NCAA Division III title honors in the 100-yard breaststroke. The four-time All-American finished fifth in the 200-yard breaststroke in 2003, after claiming All-America honors in both events in 2002.

Smith also became the first Academic All-American in swimming program history in 2002. At Rose-Hulman, Smith was named the 2002 SCAC Tri-Swimmer of the Year, won eight individual conference titles and set eight school records.