Posts Tagged ‘FCEF’

  • ThuApr 26

    Coach Bill Rose Talks Passion for Sport

    Coach Bill Rose Q/A with FCEF The legendary Bill Rose, Coach of the Mission Viejo Natadores and 2008 US Olympic Team, sat down with FCEF last week to talk about the passion for sport found in elite athletes, how he motivates his swimmers, and what coaching Fran and Ashley has been like. Coach Rose is [...]

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  • ThuApr 26

    Emily Brunemann Talks with FCEF

    Emily Brunemann Q/A with FCEF Fran’s long time training partner and fellow Open Water Allstar Emily Brunemann took a few minutes to talk with FCEF at the TYR Fran Crippen Swim Meet of Champions. She gave us some great insight as to what it was like training with Fran and her plans during the lead [...]

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  • MonFeb 27

    Team Fran Runs Broad Street

    On May 6th, 2012 Team Fran will take Broad Street to run 10 miles and celebrate the ability to Work the Dream!!  Team Fran is comprised of local heroes, athletes, hooligans, brothers, legends, moms, dads, sisters, and everyday Joes who have banded together to support the Fran Crippen Elevation Foundation. All Team Fran members have [...]

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  • WedNov 02

    Germantown Academy’s Arthur Frayler Speaks on Working the Dream!

    Arthur Frayler takes PanAm Gold  -AP Images Germantown Academy reigning Big Man on Campus speaks with USA Swimming’s Bob Schaller about growing up training with Fran and how it shaped his race to the gold medal in the 1500m at this year’s PanAm Games! Frayler is an up and coming star on the USA scene. He [...]

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  • SatOct 22

    The New York Times Writes About Alex Meyer Working the Dream!!

    You can read the article here: From Walden Pond to the Olympics, Swimmer Thrives in Open Water Fran greets Alex after his 1st 25K Victory in the 2010 World Open Water Championships. In a multiple page feature today, the New York Times writes about US Olympian Alex Meyer training for the 2012 Olympic Games. Alex [...]

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  • MonOct 10

    Ashley Twichell – 2011 Work the Dream Grant Awardee

    Ashley Twichell, a Duke University graduate, is an elite swimmer currently competing on the US National Team. During her career at Duke University, Ashley Twichell was a two-time ACC Champion and a three-time NCAA All-American in the 1650 freestyle. Following graduation, Twitchell moved to California to train with Coach Bill Rose and the prestigious Misson [...]

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  • MonOct 10

    Matt McLean – Work the Dream Grant Awardee

    Matt McLean, a native of Sterling, VA, had an outstanding collegiate career at the University of Virginia, and within the last year has proven to be one of the most talented middle distance swimmers on the international stage. During his time as a Cavalier, Matt was named the 2008 Freshman of the Year, 2008, 2009, [...]

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  • MonOct 10

    2011-2012 Work the Dream Grant Awardees

    The Fran Crippen Elevation Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the 1st Annual Work The Dream Grant!  The Work the Dream Grant was established to provide financial aid to elite swimming athletes who share Fran’s passion and dedication to sport.  The 2011-2012 male recipient is Matt McLean, and the female recipient is Ashley [...]

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