Hoogie at the US Open
Hello beautiful PvdH Fans,
Here's an update on how our dream boy did at this past weekend's US Open, in Auburn, AL.
As many of you might know, Piet did very well, scoring a Gold in the 200m Free. He did, however, sustain an upset by Nick Brunelli, of the Sun Devils Aquatics, instead winning the Silver in the 100m Free. Nevertheless, a remarkable job by Pieter on his first comeback since his surgery. Congratulations, Piet! Your fans are very proud of you...and you look really hot by the way (had to include that just to be cheeky) =)
Here are the final results from the races: (Source: www.usaswimming.org)
Men;s 200m Free
=== A - Final ===
1 *van den Hoogen 27 P S V 1:47.87 1:46.23M 992
24.56 51.15 (26.59)
1:18.65 (27.50) 1:46.23 (27.58)
2 Keller, Klete 23 Club Wolverine-M 1:51.70 1:47.56T 955
25.90 53.20 (27.30)
1:20.55 (27.35) 1:47.56 (27.01)
3 *Townsend, Dari 21 University of Fl 1:52.35 1:50.50 881
24.81 51.92 (27.11)
1:20.35 (28.43) 1:50.50 (30.15)
-Men’s 100m Free
Highlights: Sun Devil Aquatics’ Nick Brunelli, a member of the 2005 U.S. World Championships team, pulled off what might have been the upset of the meet, beating Dutch superstar Pieter van den Hoogenband in meet record time. (The former meet record of 49.18 had been held by van den Hoogenband). Brunelli was second at the 50-meter mark, behind South African Darian Townsend of Florida, but powered his way home for the win, pulling away from the rest of the pack in the final 35 meters. It was Brunelli’s second title and meet record this week after winning the 50m free in meet record time on Day 1.
Medalists:
1. Nick Brunelli, Sun Devil Aquatics, 48.98.
2. Pieter van den Hoogenband, Netherlands, 49.34.
3. Darian Townsend, Florida, 49.96
-Special Awards
ConocoPhillips Performance of the Meet: Pieter van den Hoogenband, Netherlands, 200m free (1:46.23).
-Quotes
Pieter van den Hoogenband
Men’s 200m Freestyle
On returning from a hernia operation in early May …
“It’s wonderful. It has been 10 years since my first time here. It’s very special after my surgery to be in the field again, to be part of a big meet and part of the competition. There are good competitors, good racing and swimming 1:46 for me, that’s amazing. I’m a very happy man.”
On choosing the U.S. Open as his comeback meet …
“I had my big breakthrough here 10 years ago, and now I’m making a new start. I thought I would make it very special. I like the people around here; David Marsh (Auburn men’s and women’s head coach) is a great guy. I knew they would organize a good meet here.”
On his progress …
“It’s very good. I’m now really thinking about breaking my personal best at the European’s next summer.”
-And just because I love you all, here's an article on Piet's return, taken from Opelika-Auburn News (Source: www.oanow.com)
Olympians, up-and-coming swimmers return to AU for U.S. Open
MIKE SZVETITZ / Staff Writer
December 1, 2005
Ten years ago, Pieter van den Hoogenband came to Auburn University as an unknown.
Today, he returns as one of the top three male swimmers in the world.
Ten years ago, he was a 17-year-old kid from the Netherlands with dreams of the Olympics.
Today, he returns as a seven-time Olympic medalist with the following of a small country.
Ten years ago, he was overcome with excitement to be at Auburn University competing in the U.S. Open for the first time.
Today, he’s just as excited. If not more.
“I started my career here,” said van den Hoogenband, who will swim in the 100- and 200-meter freestyle events. “And a lot of great things have happened to me since. It’s great to come back. I feel like I’m coming home.”
It was in the James E. Martin Aquatics Center in 1995 where van den Hoogenband made himself internationally known. Now, he’s back, trying to recapture that same magic.
After back surgery in May, van den Hoogenband thought his career might be over. But after months of training, he will make his first return to competition at the place where it all started.
“Once the doctors told me it was possible to get back into the pool, it was an easy choice to come to Auburn for my return,” said the 27-year-old. “I feel so very, very warm here. It’s such a nice climate to swim in.”
It’s not just the nostalgia that brings van den Hoogenband back to the Plains, it’s the competition. The young competition.
Out of the 600 swimmers who will compete in the three-day meet that will allow swimmers to qualify for the U.S. Olympic Time Trials, 360 of them are under the age of 18.
And out of that number, more than half will be competing in their first meet on not only a national, but international scale. And that’s got van den Hoogenband more than pumped up.
“Every year I look in the mirror to see if I’m still hungry,” he said. “This is such a demanding sport, and I want to make sure I still have the heart to want to train and prepare. So it’s nice for me to be in this environment with very hungry, young swimmers. It’s important to me. I feed off of their hunger.”
Here's an update on how our dream boy did at this past weekend's US Open, in Auburn, AL.
As many of you might know, Piet did very well, scoring a Gold in the 200m Free. He did, however, sustain an upset by Nick Brunelli, of the Sun Devils Aquatics, instead winning the Silver in the 100m Free. Nevertheless, a remarkable job by Pieter on his first comeback since his surgery. Congratulations, Piet! Your fans are very proud of you...and you look really hot by the way (had to include that just to be cheeky) =)
Here are the final results from the races: (Source: www.usaswimming.org)
Men;s 200m Free
=== A - Final ===
1 *van den Hoogen 27 P S V 1:47.87 1:46.23M 992
24.56 51.15 (26.59)
1:18.65 (27.50) 1:46.23 (27.58)
2 Keller, Klete 23 Club Wolverine-M 1:51.70 1:47.56T 955
25.90 53.20 (27.30)
1:20.55 (27.35) 1:47.56 (27.01)
3 *Townsend, Dari 21 University of Fl 1:52.35 1:50.50 881
24.81 51.92 (27.11)
1:20.35 (28.43) 1:50.50 (30.15)
-Men’s 100m Free
Highlights: Sun Devil Aquatics’ Nick Brunelli, a member of the 2005 U.S. World Championships team, pulled off what might have been the upset of the meet, beating Dutch superstar Pieter van den Hoogenband in meet record time. (The former meet record of 49.18 had been held by van den Hoogenband). Brunelli was second at the 50-meter mark, behind South African Darian Townsend of Florida, but powered his way home for the win, pulling away from the rest of the pack in the final 35 meters. It was Brunelli’s second title and meet record this week after winning the 50m free in meet record time on Day 1.
Medalists:
1. Nick Brunelli, Sun Devil Aquatics, 48.98.
2. Pieter van den Hoogenband, Netherlands, 49.34.
3. Darian Townsend, Florida, 49.96
-Special Awards
ConocoPhillips Performance of the Meet: Pieter van den Hoogenband, Netherlands, 200m free (1:46.23).
-Quotes
Pieter van den Hoogenband
Men’s 200m Freestyle
On returning from a hernia operation in early May …
“It’s wonderful. It has been 10 years since my first time here. It’s very special after my surgery to be in the field again, to be part of a big meet and part of the competition. There are good competitors, good racing and swimming 1:46 for me, that’s amazing. I’m a very happy man.”
On choosing the U.S. Open as his comeback meet …
“I had my big breakthrough here 10 years ago, and now I’m making a new start. I thought I would make it very special. I like the people around here; David Marsh (Auburn men’s and women’s head coach) is a great guy. I knew they would organize a good meet here.”
On his progress …
“It’s very good. I’m now really thinking about breaking my personal best at the European’s next summer.”
-And just because I love you all, here's an article on Piet's return, taken from Opelika-Auburn News (Source: www.oanow.com)
Olympians, up-and-coming swimmers return to AU for U.S. Open
MIKE SZVETITZ / Staff Writer
December 1, 2005
Ten years ago, Pieter van den Hoogenband came to Auburn University as an unknown.
Today, he returns as one of the top three male swimmers in the world.
Ten years ago, he was a 17-year-old kid from the Netherlands with dreams of the Olympics.
Today, he returns as a seven-time Olympic medalist with the following of a small country.
Ten years ago, he was overcome with excitement to be at Auburn University competing in the U.S. Open for the first time.
Today, he’s just as excited. If not more.
“I started my career here,” said van den Hoogenband, who will swim in the 100- and 200-meter freestyle events. “And a lot of great things have happened to me since. It’s great to come back. I feel like I’m coming home.”
It was in the James E. Martin Aquatics Center in 1995 where van den Hoogenband made himself internationally known. Now, he’s back, trying to recapture that same magic.
After back surgery in May, van den Hoogenband thought his career might be over. But after months of training, he will make his first return to competition at the place where it all started.
“Once the doctors told me it was possible to get back into the pool, it was an easy choice to come to Auburn for my return,” said the 27-year-old. “I feel so very, very warm here. It’s such a nice climate to swim in.”
It’s not just the nostalgia that brings van den Hoogenband back to the Plains, it’s the competition. The young competition.
Out of the 600 swimmers who will compete in the three-day meet that will allow swimmers to qualify for the U.S. Olympic Time Trials, 360 of them are under the age of 18.
And out of that number, more than half will be competing in their first meet on not only a national, but international scale. And that’s got van den Hoogenband more than pumped up.
“Every year I look in the mirror to see if I’m still hungry,” he said. “This is such a demanding sport, and I want to make sure I still have the heart to want to train and prepare. So it’s nice for me to be in this environment with very hungry, young swimmers. It’s important to me. I feed off of their hunger.”