George Minkel
    George Minkel

    Class:
    Junior

    Hometown:
    Montgomery, Ill.

    High School:
    Oswego East

    Height:
    6-3

    Event:
    Freestyle

    Birthdate:
    05/14/1992


    02/02/2013

    Swimming and Diving cruises to dual wins over Evansville

    Salukis win 21 of 26 events

    01/18/2013

    Men's swimmers drop dual with Missouri S&T

    Rabota, Pallmann win individual events

    11/18/2012

    Swimmers close action at Purdue Invite and Phoenix Fall Classic

    Zhang set 3-meter dive school record; Pinion sets two pool records

    11/17/2012

    Salukis finish off second day at two meets

    Pinion sets pool record in 200 IM

    11/16/2012

    SIU finishes up first day of Purdue Invitational and Phoenix Fall Classic

    Both crews back in action for two sessions tomorrow

    2012-13 (Junior): Competed in nine meets...Posted a season-best third-place finish in the 200 free against Evansville...Competed in the A Final in the 200 free and 500 free at the Phoenix Fall Classic.

    2011-12 (Sophomore): Competed in 10 meets...Won the 100-yard freestyle in a dual meet against Washington (Mo.)...Posted season bests in all three events at the MAC Championships, the 50-yard freestyle (21.63), 100-yard freestyle (47.49) and 200-yard freestyle (1:42.75).

    2010-11 (Freshman): Competed in nine meets...Finished sixth in the Washington/Lindenwood tri-meet...Finished a season-high fifth in the 50 freestyle against Evansville...Honorable mention Academic All-Conference.

    High School: Earned all-conference honors for his conference championships in the 50 and 100 free and the 200 medley relay as a senior...State qualifier in the 200 free relay, 200 medley relay, 50 and 100 free.

    Personal: Has a twin brother and two sisters...His sister Susan was a member of the Saluki swim team...Son of Michael and Millie Minkel...Born May 14, 1992 in Akron, Ohio....Double majoring in exercise science and recreation and sports administration.

    Updated May 5, 2013

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