Thomas Gibson named Reed Publications Student-Artist-Athlete of the Week
Thomas Gibson came in 20th place in the 200-yard breaststroke at AT&T USA Swimming Short Course National Championships.
Michael MacEachern
Sports Information Director
12/9/2009 2:24:12 PM
SAVANNAH, Ga. - Men's swimmer
Thomas Gibson has been selected the Reed Publications Student-Artist-Athlete of the Week ending Dec. 7 at the Savannah College of Art and Design.
Gibson, a 6-foot-1 senior from Sieverville, Tenn., finished in 20th place in the men's 200-yard breaststroke event at the 2009 AT & T USA Swimming Short Course National Championships in Federal Way, Wash., with a time of 2:02.95.
The 2007 and 2008 NAIA national champion in both the 100 and 200 breaststrok
e was one of seven SCAD swimmers that competed at the national championships. The other swimmers included
Mike Lawrence,
Vitali Pushkar-Verbitsky,
Alex Graudins,
Kelsey Coffey,
Kaycee Corso and
Liz Roberts.
The Bees return to action Jan. 23 when they host Darton College in a 4 p.m. meet at the Chatham County Aquatic Center.