Olympian Chantal Groot Signs With Miami

Dec. 4, 2000

Coral Gables, Fla – Head swimming coach James Sweeney announces the signing of Holland Olympian Chantal Groot to a national letter of intent to attend the University of Miami next fall.

“Chantal Groot is a world class athlete who will bring international experience and dedication to the team, she will have a tremendous impact on the Big East and NCAA level,” Sweeney said. “We are very fortunate to have such a great student-athlete come to the University of Miami.”

Groot won the Silver Medal as a member of Holland’s 4×100-meter freestyle relay at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. Groot’s personal best times include 25.55 in the 50-meter freestyle, 55.20 in the 100-meter freestyle, 27.25 in the 50-meter butterfly and 1:00.34 in the 100-meter freestyle.