Alumni Update - Luke Nobisch (Pitt)

Pitt freshman men's swimmer Luke Nobisch, a Gateway High School graduate, has qualified to compete at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Omaha, Neb. from June 25-July 2 at the CenturyLink Center.

The top two finishers in every individual event at the U.S. Olympic Trials will advance to the to the 2012 London Olympic Games as a member of the USA Olympic team.

Nosbisch qualified for the Olympic Trials in both the 100M and 200M breaststroke events. Last summer, he recorded a 2:20.15 finish at the Erik Namesnik Senior Circuit meet in the 200M breast. He also earned a time of 1:04.25 in the 100M breast at the USA Speedo Championship Series/Eastern Zone South Regional this March.

During his rookie season, Nosbisch advanced to the consolation finals at the Big East Championships in the 100M breast (13th) and the 200M breast (10th). He narrowly missed the consolation finals in the 500M free at the conference meet.

(photo courtesy of the University of Pittsburgh)