Michael Phelps was not the first American to qualify for the 2012 Olympic Games in London. In fact, the most decorated Olympian of all time hasn’t had the chance to qualify yet since Olympic Trials have not yet taken place. But one former Ivy League athlete has the distinction of being the first American to qualify for the 2012 Olympic Games and that distinction belongs to Harvard alumnus Alex Meyer ’10.
A former Harvard swimming co-captain and All-American who rewrote Harvard’s record books, Meyer qualified for the London Games after competing in the 10K open water swim at the FINA World Championships, according to the “Harvard Crimson.” After swim season wrapped up his senior year at Harvard, Meyer quickly made the transition from pool swimming to open water swimming with the help of his Harvard coach. The work of this Ivy League athlete has paid off. Check back soon for more info on Ivy Leaguers competing in the 2012 Olympic Games! And have a look at our post on another Ivy League athlete or on Ivy League athletic recruits.
Here’s a video of this Harvard alum and 2012 Olympian:
