Fresno State Athletics
Fleck Announces Three Future Bulldogs
11/17/2011 12:00:00 AM | Swimming & Diving
Nov. 17, 2011
FRESNO, Calif. - Head coach Jeanne Fleck announced the addition of three future Bulldogs to the swimming and diving program - Alex Madsen, Danielle Powers and Lindsay Ruiz.
"We are excited to have all three swimmers joining the program," said Fleck.
Lindsay Ruiz and Danielle Powers signed National Letters of Intent to enroll at Fresno State for the 2012-13 academic year and play for the 'Dogs next season. Alex Madsen will join the team at semester and start competing immediately as a Bulldog.
"Lindsay comes from California Capitol which is a great program in Sacramento and will be a great addition to our backstroke and IM events," said Fleck. "I see great things from Lindsay."
Ruiz, from Roseville, Calif. swims with California Capital Aquatics, a premier USA Swimming Olympic development swim team in Northern California. Throughout her swimming career she has competed in the 2009 and 2010 Speedo Champions Series, 2010 Speedo SC Junior Nationals, and most recently the 2011 USA Swimming Junior Nationals.
Ruiz has recorded some top times for her age group including a 54.12 in the 100 Yard Free, a 57.12 in the 100 Yard Backstroke, and a 2:02.57 in the 200 Yard Backstroke.
"I choose Fresno State because of the great program they had to offer," Ruiz told collegeswimming.com. "The team has great chemistry and I can see myself there next year. The coaches had all the qualities I was looking for and more. I can't wait to be a Bulldog!"
Powers, from Carmel, Calif. swims for the Monterey Bay Swim Club. She has recorded some speedy times in her age group including a 1:56.07 in the 200 Free, a 5:07.44 in the 500 Free, and a 10:47.33 in the 1000 Free.
"Danielle is coming from a much smaller club team and I believe she has a lot of untapped talent," said Fleck. "Danielle will add a lot to our middle distance free."
Madsen, from Walnut Creek, Calif. swam for the Crow Canyon Country Club Sharks. Madsen most recently competed in the 2011 Pacific Swimming - Far Westerns recording a 2:03.80 in the 200 Yard Backstroke and at the 2010 California/Nevada Winter Sectionals swam a 58.20 in the 100 Yard Backstroke.
"Alex will be joining us at semester and will have a great immediate impact in the backstroke and sprint free events," said Fleck.
The Bulldog swimmers are competing in the Arena Invitational at the Belmont Plaza Olympic Pool in Long Beach, Calif. this weekend, before they return home for the final meet of the season against WAC rival Idaho on Saturday, Dec. 3.
The Bulldogs are competing in their final season as a member of the WAC and on July 1, 2012 Fresno State will officially be a member of the Mountain West Conference.
"We Are Your Team!" - After competing in the Arena Invitational, the Bulldogs will return home to the Fresno State Aquatics Center on Saturday, Dec. 3 to compete against WAC rival Idaho.
