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Graduates and students from area high schools to take part in Olympic Swim Trials

CHI HEALTH CENTER OLYMPIC SWIM TRIALS
Posted at 3:23 PM, Jun 03, 2021
and last updated 2021-06-03 16:24:41-04

OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — On Friday, June 4, the Olympic Swim Trials will kick off at the CHI Health Center in Omaha. This year, four local athletes will take part.

For the men’s 100-meter backstroke, the following swimmers will take part:

  • Luke Barr, recently graduated from Papillion-LaVista
  • Nate Germonprez, a junior at Omaha Westside
  • Mateo Miceli, recently graduated from Millard West
  • Ryan Patterson, Elkhorn South graduate now swimming for George Washington University

MyKenzie Leehy, a graduate of Council Bluffs Saint Albert will also be participating in the 100-meter freestyle.

Organizers said, “Barr, Germonprez, Miceli and Leehy all belong to the Inspire Swim Club of Omaha and most will swim in multiple events.”

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