University of Georgia Athletics
Former Bulldog Margalis Breaks American Record
March 06, 2007 | Swimming & Diving
CLEARWATER, Fla. – Former Georgia swimmer Robert Margalis broke the American record in the 1,000-yard freestyle this past weekend at the Florida Swimming Senior Championship with a time of 8:42.64.
Margalis, who swam for Georgia from 2002-05, is a three-time U.S. National Champion and 2003 Pan American Games Gold Medalist. He has held a spot on the U.S. World Championship Team for three years.
“I felt very confident during the swim,” said Margalis. “I went out hard and kept up a strong pace. I am very happy with my swim, especially since I don’t swim the 1,000 often.”
Margalis broke the record of 8:44.11 set by Chris Thompson in 2001.
Margalis, who swam for Georgia from 2002-05, is a three-time U.S. National Champion and 2003 Pan American Games Gold Medalist. He has held a spot on the U.S. World Championship Team for three years.
“I felt very confident during the swim,” said Margalis. “I went out hard and kept up a strong pace. I am very happy with my swim, especially since I don’t swim the 1,000 often.”
Margalis broke the record of 8:44.11 set by Chris Thompson in 2001.
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