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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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SunApr 22

Ashley Twichell Q/A with FCEF

Ashley Twichell Q/A with FCEF 2011-2012 Women’s Work the Dream Awardee Ashley Twichell spent some time with FCEF at the 2012 TYR Fran Crippen Swim Meet of Champions in Mission Viejo, CA. Ashley has a big week next week as she is a strong contender to win the US Open Water Nationals in Fort Myers, [...]
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SunApr 22

Matt McLean Q/A with FCEF

Matt McLean Q/A with FCEF FCEF was lucky enough to catch up with Matt McLean at the 2012 TYR Fran Crippen Swim Meet of Champions in Mission Viejo, California. Matt is our 2011-2012 Men’s Work the Dream Grant Awardee. Matt is training hard for 2012 Trials in the 200 and 400 free under Coach Jon [...]
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TueFeb 07

Work the Dream Recipient Ashley Twichell Talks with FCEF!

Ashley Twichell Talks with FCEF 2011 Women’s Work the Dream Grant Recipient talks with the FCEF at 2011 Golden Goggles. FCEF apologies for the poor lighting!! It was the brightest spot in the auditorium! Ashley is currently on track for a strong showing at the 2012 Olympic Trials in both the pool and open water. [...]
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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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