Two local swimmers qualify to compete in U.S. Olympic trials

PITTSBURGH — An incoming North Allegheny senior and a graduate have qualified to compete in the U.S. Olympic Trials.

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North Allegheny graduate Jack Wright and soon-to-be senior Rick Mihm will compete in the trial held in Omaha, Nebraska, next June.

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Wright qualified and will compete in the Men's 200 Freestyle, and Mihm qualified and will compete in the 400 IM.

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Mihm will compete for another WPIAL and PIAA title.  Wright will continue swimming at the University of Virginia. 

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