PALO ALTO -- Cal State Bakersfield men's swimmer Chris Pipes qualified for the 2012 US Olympic Trials in the 50 freestyle at the 2011 ConocoPhillips National Championships at Stanford's Avery Aquatic Center over the weekend.
On his first attempt in the 50 freestyle, Pipes posted a time of 23.49 seconds, just missing the cut of :23.58.
Pipes' second attempt came during the time trials Saturday. He finished in 22.88, the 28th fastest time charted by a U.S. swimmer this season.
"This was a huge swim for Chris, the Roadrunner Aquatic Club, and CSUB," said CSUB director of swimming Chris Hansen.
"Chris' performances have let our competition know that CSUB is not messing around.
"Next up, Chris and I need to sit down and make a plan for the (Mountain Pacific Sports Federation), NCAA, and Olympic Trials."
The 50 free marks the second event in which Pipes has qualified for 2012 Olympic Trials as he made the Olympic Trials' cut earlier in the week in the 100 freestyle.
Pipes led off the Roadrunner Aquatic Club's 4x100m freestyle relay by posting a time of :51.37. The Olympic Trials' cutoff time in the 100 free (long course) is :51.69. The relay which was comprised of Pipes, Mark Silvius, Peter Bardessono and Brian Martinez finished 23rd among 41 teams in the event , in 3:29.14.
"After a strong showing by all of our college swimmers, ending with this individual time by Chri,s has opened the eyes of many recruits," Hansen said.
"All of our men's and women's swimmers rocked this Summer. I am super proud of how this team has developed in three short years."
The 2012 US Olympic Trials will be held in June at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Neb.
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