Mark Andrews (swimmer)
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Mark Andrews is a former international winner of the swimming competition in the Florida Keys and freestyle
swimmer from Canada
, who competed for his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics
in Seoul, South Korea.
In Seoul, Andrews finished in 15th position in the 50m freestyle, and in ninth place with the Men's 4x100m freestyle Relay Team. He also swam for Trinidad in the Pan Am Games and won a bronze medal in the 100 meter freestyle, and took the NCAA Freestyle title for Louisiana State University
in 1988. His fastest 50 free was 19.57.
Freestyle swimming
Freestyle is an unregulated swimming style used in swimming competitions according to the rules of FINA. The front crawl stroke is almost universally used during a freestyle race, as this style is generally the fastest...
swimmer from Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, who competed for his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics
Swimming at the 1988 Summer Olympics
The 1988 Summer Olympics took place in Seoul, South Korea. The swimming competition, held from September 18 to September 25, was notable for the seven medals, including five golds, won by Matt Biondi, the six golds won by Kristin Otto, and the three individual golds won by Janet Evans...
in Seoul, South Korea.
In Seoul, Andrews finished in 15th position in the 50m freestyle, and in ninth place with the Men's 4x100m freestyle Relay Team. He also swam for Trinidad in the Pan Am Games and won a bronze medal in the 100 meter freestyle, and took the NCAA Freestyle title for Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, most often referred to as Louisiana State University, or LSU, is a public coeducational university located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The University was founded in 1853 in what is now known as Pineville, Louisiana, under the name...
in 1988. His fastest 50 free was 19.57.