Station Camp swimmer commits to Kentucky
Station Camp junior swimmer Riley Gaines committed to Kentucky on Tuesday.
Gaines, the daughter of former Vanderbilt football standout Brad Gaines, is a U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier and six-time high school state champion.
"I chose (Kentucky) because they were third at (the SEC Championship meet), they have fast girls in my events, great coaches and an offer I couldn't turn down," Gaines said. "I'm glad to be committed this early, because there's no pressure now and I can focus on my swimming."
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In February, the 16-year-old Gaines, who also swims with Excel Aquatics in Gallatin, won both the 100-meter butterfly (54.15) and 100-meter freestyle (50.19) at the TISCA High School Swim & Dive Championships in Knoxville.
Last summer at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Omaha, Neb., Gaines placed 85th in the 100-meter freestyle with a time of 57.46.
Reach Michael Murphy at mfmurphy@tennessean.com or 615-259-8262 and on Twitter @Murph_TNsports. Reach Chris Brooks at cbrooks@tennessean.com or 615-575-7118 and on Twitter @CBrooksTN.