Miami Women's Swimming Set to Host Third Annual Matt Gribble Invitational

Jan. 5, 2007

Coral Gables, Fla. – The University of Miami swimming team will host the third annual Matt Gribble Invitational Saturday, January 6th beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Norman Whitten Student Union Pool. The meet is in honor of former Miami swimmer Matt Gribble who passed away in March of 2004.

Considered one of the most decorated athletes to ever swim for the Hurricanes, Gribble, a native of Miami, was a two-time NCAA champion (1982, 1983) and a four-time All-American (1981-84) in the 100-meter butterfly. He set four school records including the school mark in the 100-meter butterfly that still stands today. Gribble was inducted into the University of Miami Hall of Fame in 1997.

A two-time Olympian, Gribble was a member of the 1980 U.S. Olympic team, which did not compete due to an American boycott in Moscow, and a member of the 1984 U.S. Olympic team. He won the 1982 World Championships in the 100-meter butterfly and held the world record in the event until 1984. He was also a member of the 1982 World Championship gold medal 400-meter medley relay team.

The fifth ranked Texas A&M women’s squad (5-0) will be joining the Hurricanes (1-2) for the meet which will feature a 13 event format.

“We’ve been training very well through Christmas”, stated head coach Christie Shefchunas. “I’m excited to see the girls step up and race one of the best teams in the country”.

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