The Curl-Burke Swim Club in Virgina hosted the 2010 Tom Dolan Invitational swim meet. At this invitational meet, the mile long race will be dedicated to Fran Crippen. The race will be open to the 13/14 age groups, as well as the 15 and over age group for both males and females. The race to honor Fran Crippen was named the Fran Crippen Memorial Mile. Fran graduated from the University of Virgina, where he was a captain of the swim team. Also, he graduated from Germantown Academy. Fran was dedicated to the sport of swimming, especially open-water swimmer. He volunteered his time to help younger kids, and aspired to be a part of the U.S Olympic team.
I want to find out the results of the meet. As well as, How much money the event raise for the Fran Crippen Foundation.
Growing up in the area, The Crippen family is a well-known family in the swimming world. When Fran died a month ago, many questions were raised about the cause of death and how someone could die at such a large event. I found an article, that was published after his sudden death during the FINA Open Water 10 km World Cup. This article provides background information on Fran's death, which is the inspiration for the Fran Crippen Memorial Mile event at the Tom Dolan Invitational Meet.
http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/swimming/news/story?id=5718372
This event was very sad, especially since he came from our area and knew many of the swimmers around here. It is crazy that someone that is this in shape could die suddenly in a race.
ReplyDeleteI agree. I read the article that has the backround information about his death and what I saw really moved me. It is sad to think that life can end for someone so suddenly, but events like these ones make it easier for people to show their appreciation for those who have passed and to show that they will not be forgotten.
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