Mustangs Strong at 2007 Summer Nationals!

The Dallas Mustangs traveled to Indianapolis with 17 of our top swimmers to compete in this summer’s United States Swimming National Championships. The meet attracted some of the top swimmers in the world, including world record holders Michael Phelps, Katie Hoff, Kate Ziegler, Ryan Lochte, and Brenden Hansen.

The Mustangs had some great swims during the weeklong competition and finished in 13th in the team standings. Matt Thompson earned a spot on the United States team which will be traveling to Chiba, Japan for an international competition held Aug 21-24. Matt was also awarded the 18 and under National Championship in the 100 back. Meredith Monroe and Nate Clark picked up Olympic Trial qualifying times in the 200 back and 400 IM, respectively.

Congratulations to the following Mustangs for qualifying for the top competition in the country!

Mustang 2007 Summer National Team

Jennifer Basel, Spindrift Beck, Candace Blackman, Jennifer Blackman, Meredith Monroe, Katie Roberts, Jonathon Berrettini, Travis Callaghan, Nate Clark, Brett Denham, Mitchell Johnson, Jerr Merritt, Shane Milu, Max Murphy, Maverick Smalley, Justin Smith and Matt Thompson.

Scoring Individuals

Matt Thompson – 10th 100 back, 11th 200 back

Scoring Relays

Women’s 400 free relay (10th) Jennifer Blackman, Katie Roberts, Candace Blackman, and Meredith Monroe

Women’s 800 free relay (7th) Jennifer Blackman, Katie Roberts, Candace Blackman, and Meredith Monroe

Men’s 800 free relay (10th) Maverick Smalley, Nate Clark, Shane Milu, and Justin Smith

Men’s 400 medley relay (11th) Matt Thompson, Mitchell Johnson, Brett Denham, and Nate Clark

Great Going Mustangs!!!