Omaha, Neb. – The first of four University of Akron swimmers competing, senior Erin Seiler (Phoenixville, Pa.) placed 59th overall with a 1:00.84 in the 100 butterfly event at the USA Olympic Trials.
"Great swim. Proud of her and everything she has done for this program. Her belief in the staff and hard work has paid off," said head coach Brian Peresie. "She is someone that never thought she would be competing here 3 years ago. She has finished her swimming career on a high note."
Seiler placed third in her heat and improved on her initial seed 25 spots in the standings to place 59th out of 135 competitors.