Comerford and Worrell Nominated for Golden Goggles Awards
September 28, 2017 | Swimming & Diving
The pair combine for five nominations for swimming's highest honor.
World champions and University of Louisville swimmers Mallory Comerford and Kelsi Worrell have five total nominations each for the 2017 USA Swimming Golden Goggle Awards, set for Sunday, Nov. 19 at the JW Marriott Los Angeles.
Comerford is nominated for Breakout Performer of the Year, Relay of the Year ( 4x100 Free) and Relay of the Year (Mixed 4x100 Free). Worrell got the nod for Relay of the Year ( 4x100 Free), Relay of the Year (4x100 Medley).
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The nation's top swimmers and coaches are nominated in eight categories for the 14thAnnual Golden Goggle Awards, the celebration and fundraising gala honoring the sport's top performances of the year. This year's event, emceed by actor, comedian and former swimmer Anders Holm and featuring entertainment from The Second City improvisational comedy group.
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Golden Goggle Award nominations are based on the year's top accomplishments by U.S. swimmers, focusing primarily on the 2017 FINA World Championships. The Americans topped the medal table in Budapest with 41 total medals across pool and open water competition. The complete list of 2017 Golden Goggle Award nominees by category is below. Â
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Online fan voting is now open and will continue through Friday, Nov. 10. A percentage of the fan vote will count towards the final ballot.
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Proceeds from the Golden Goggle Awards benefit the USA Swimming Foundation, which has the mission to save lives and build champions – in the pool and in life. In addition to its Make a Splash initiative, a national, child-focused water safety campaign that stresses the importance of learning to swim, the USA Swimming Foundation supports the U.S. National Team and its development efforts aim to establish an endowment to strengthen the future of USA Swimming's programs and services. The Foundation also serves as the home for our National and Olympic Team Alumni reunions and regional events.
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Comerford is nominated for Breakout Performer of the Year, Relay of the Year ( 4x100 Free) and Relay of the Year (Mixed 4x100 Free). Worrell got the nod for Relay of the Year ( 4x100 Free), Relay of the Year (4x100 Medley).
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The nation's top swimmers and coaches are nominated in eight categories for the 14thAnnual Golden Goggle Awards, the celebration and fundraising gala honoring the sport's top performances of the year. This year's event, emceed by actor, comedian and former swimmer Anders Holm and featuring entertainment from The Second City improvisational comedy group.
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Golden Goggle Award nominations are based on the year's top accomplishments by U.S. swimmers, focusing primarily on the 2017 FINA World Championships. The Americans topped the medal table in Budapest with 41 total medals across pool and open water competition. The complete list of 2017 Golden Goggle Award nominees by category is below. Â
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Online fan voting is now open and will continue through Friday, Nov. 10. A percentage of the fan vote will count towards the final ballot.
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Proceeds from the Golden Goggle Awards benefit the USA Swimming Foundation, which has the mission to save lives and build champions – in the pool and in life. In addition to its Make a Splash initiative, a national, child-focused water safety campaign that stresses the importance of learning to swim, the USA Swimming Foundation supports the U.S. National Team and its development efforts aim to establish an endowment to strengthen the future of USA Swimming's programs and services. The Foundation also serves as the home for our National and Olympic Team Alumni reunions and regional events.
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