WHAT: Three-time Olympian and two-time Olympic medalist Elizabeth Biesel will be visiting local kids in Saint Louis to speak at a water safety fair, provide an in-water swim lesson, and sign autographs for International Water Safety Day. Media is invited to attend the in-water safety fair and interview Biesel on site. In total, USA Swimming and the USA Swimming Foundation will be on site at four locations (Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and St. Louis) to speak on the importance of water safety and give back to local communities across the country.
- USA Swimming is working directly with local school districts and municipal Parks and Recreations services in Saint Louis to provide the greatest impact to kids at the grassroots level.
- Saint Louis will host one elementary school pep rally, one water safety fair open to the public, and one in-water clinic for the Gateway Region YMCA’s O’Fallon Park Rec Complex (OFPY) MAKOS Swim Team.
- USA Swimming’s free Goggles On campaign will offer resources to organizations nationwide in support of International Water Safety Day.
WHO: Elizabeth Beisel is a three-time Olympian (one silver, one bronze), made her first National Team at age 13, first female athlete to compete on the U.S. National Team for 12 consecutive years, team captain for 2016 Olympic Games, USA Swimming Foundation Board of Directors member and Ambassador, and NBC and ESPN media contributor.
WHEN: Thursday, May 15
WHERE: Saint Louis University – Simon Recreation Center | 3639 Laclede Ave., St. Louis, MO, 63108
4:10-4:40 p.m. | Media availability on site at the Saint Lous University Simon Recreation Center
4:40-6 p.m. | Water safety fair open to the public
6-8 p.m. | Swim team clinic with OFPY MAKOS swim team
MEDIA CONTACT AND ON-SITE AVAILABILITY: Devonie Pitre | 719.238.7078 | [email protected]
4:10-4:40 p.m. | Media interviews and photo opportunity before the water safety fair
About USA Swimming
As the National Governing Body for the sport of swimming in the United States, USA Swimming is a 380,000-member service organization that promotes the culture of swimming by creating opportunities for swimmers and coaches of all backgrounds to participate and advance in the sport through clubs, events and education. Our membership is comprised of swimmers from the age group level to the Olympic Team, as well as coaches and volunteers. USA Swimming is responsible for selecting and training teams for international competitions including the Olympic Games and strives to serve the sport through its core objectives. For more information, visit www.usaswimming.org.
About the USA Swimming Foundation
The USA Swimming Foundation serves as the philanthropic arm of USA Swimming. Established in 2004, the Foundation works to strengthen the sport by Saving Lives, Building Champions, and Impacting Communities. Whether equipping children and adults with the life-saving skill of learn-to-swim, providing financial support to our heroes on the U.S. National Team, or broadening community access to the sport, the USA Swimming Foundation aims to provide the rewarding experience of swimming to all, regardless of their ability to pay. For more information, visit www.usaswimming.org/
