Women's Swimming and Diving Sign Six
November 21, 2011 | Swimming & Diving
Nov. 21, 2011
The University of Louisville Women's swimming and Diving Team has signed six athletes for the 2011 early signing period . The new additions to the 2012-2013 roster will include: Devon Bibault (Edmonton, Canada), Emma Coakley (Elizabethtown, Ky.), Madalyn Ingmire (Highlands Ranch, Colo.), Lucy Kramer (Carmel, Ind.), Brittany Robinson (North Webster, Ind.), and Kelsi Worrell (Westampton, N.J.).
"This group of young women will certainly be vital players in the continue advancement of our program. We are thrilled with their current achievements, but even more excited to see their future development as athletes and individuals," said U of L Head Coach Arthur Albiero.
Devon Bibault, a 2011 finalist in the 200-butterfly at the World Junior Championships in Lima, Peru, comes to Louisville from Edmonton, Canada. Dropping over two seconds off her best time, Devon swam to a seventh place finish with a time of 2:14.12(LCM). She will also add speed to the Louisville line-up in the 100-butterfly with a time of 1:01.79(LCM).
"Devon's improvement this summer is very promising and clearly shows her development as an athlete. We are eager to work with her and help her achieve her highest ability," said Albiero. "Devon's goal is to continue to improve and to be a solid contender at the Canadian Olympic Trials in 2016. Along with her ambitious athletic goals, Devon is an excellent student and plans on majoring in engineering."
Kentucky native Emma Coakley joins the Cardinals by way of the Elizabethtown Swim Team where she was coached by Maviael Sampaio. She represented her team at the USA Junior National Championship in Palo Alto, Calif. in the 100-butterfly, qualifying with a time of 1:03.53 (LCM) this past summer. Emma has earned multiple top five finishes at the Region 3 high school meet and has been named Region Competitor of the Year. She is an exceptional student and has been named a USA Swimming Scholastic All-American and Academic First Team.
"We are very excited that Emma decided to attend Louisville. With her great work ethic, we see great things for Emma's future swimming career," said Albiero.
Diver Madalyn Ingmire from Highlands Ranch, Colo. joins the Cardinal team by way of the Mile High Dive Club where she is coached by Jack Perkins. Madalyn is a versatile diver and has placed on both boards and platform at the AAU National Championships. She is also a USA National Qualifier on the 1-meter and 3-meter boards. . Madalyn currently hold school records for both 11 and six dives, along with being the Colorado State 5A runnerup. "Madelyn's strength on the boards and national experience will add depth to our team and will help Louisville diving stay on top of the Big East," said diving coach, Mike Zehnder
Lucy Kramer comes to the Cardinals from the Carmel (Ind.) Swim Club where she is coached by Chris Plumb. Her many swimming accomplishments include being a three-time Indiana High School State Champion and a 2011 National Champion. Her activities outside the pool are just as impressive as her athletic achievements. Lucy has been involved in several extracurricular programs including the food drive, Relay for Life, and "Operation Water Safety" where she works with underprivileged children.
"Lucy is an exceptional athlete. Her passion and energy to work hard and achieve her goal will quickly move her to be a key player in the breaststroke and individual medley events for our team," said Albiero.
Brittany Robinson of North Webster, Ind. joins U of L from PRO Swimming where she is coached by Julie Robinson. Brittany is a USA Senior National qualifier in the 100-backstroke (55.39) and 100-butterfly (54.89, 1:02.22). During her junior year of high school, she placed second in the 100-butterfly at the Indiana High school state meet and sixth in the 50-freestyle. She is a four- time high school swimming All- American and runs cross country during the off season.
"Brittany is one of the most ambitious athletes I have ever met. She has set her sights high and will do whatever it takes to reach her goals. It will be fun working with her and watching her develop next year," Albiero said.
Senior National Qualifier and New Jersey State Champ Kelsi Worrell joins the Cardinals from Westampton, N.J. and the Jersey Storm Swim team where she is coached by Garrett Clark. Her multiple athletic achievements include All- American status in the 100-fly (54.93), 100-back (56.81), and 100-free (50.84). She has been named Rancocas Valley High School Swim Team MVP and Burlington County Swimmer of the year for three consecutive years. Kelsi had a breakout summer, getting a second swim at the USA Junior Nationals in the 100-free (57.58) and narrowly missing her Olympic Trial cut in the 50-free (26.49). Along with her many athletic accomplishments, Kelsi is an USA Swimming Scholastic All American looking to majoring in Pre-Med.
"Kelsi's competitive drive and determination will help strengthen the sprint events at the University of Louisville. We look for her to contribute to the future success of our freestyle and medley relays" said Albiero. "Each of these young ladies will be great assets to our team. They bring determination and an intense desire to get better. Each year we look for individuals who will bring energy and versatility to the Louisville team. This group will undoubtedly add strength to propel our program to the next level." Albiero said.
