Reed Becomes Newest UK Record Holder

Sun, 03/25/2012 - 7:58pm — Diane Dyer

Tyler Reed of Morgantown, Kentucky, became the newest University of Kentucky record holder in the 100-freestyle with a time of 42.60 in his last swim meet as a UK Wildcat on Saturday. Reed finished in fifth place in the finals of the 2012 NCAA Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, Washington.

Reed qualified for the 100-free finals as the number eight overall seed with a morning swim of 42.94. He was able to cut three-tenths of a second off his time in the finals to finish in fifth place.

The 2012 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships will be re-aired on Sunday, April 1, 2012 on ESPNU. Coverage will begin on a tape-delay basis at 12:30 p.m. ET
Tyler is the son of Ken and Jo Lynn Reed of Morgantown.

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Submitted by Becky Mudd (not verified) on Sun, 03/25/2012 - 8:28pm

Wow! What an accomplishment to add to your list, Tyler! Your home community of Aberdeen and your church, Aberdeen Baptist, are all so proud of you! We pray for continued success in the months ahead as you participate in Olympic trials!

Submitted by Veronica Chapman (not verified) on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 7:41am

Way to go Tyler.

Submitted by David Hocker (not verified) on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 10:30am

Fantastic job Tyler!!! It's great to see a self motivated young man dedicate himself and achieve his goals!

Submitted by Becky Hankins (not verified) on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 11:19am

Tyler, I remember the first morning you came to the Morgantown/Butler County Swim Team practice. You hated it and left early. I am so glad that you continued swimming and didn`t quit. Good Luck in the upcoming swim meets !!

Submitted by Amy Smith-Thomas (not verified) on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 11:53am

Congrats Tyler. You're such a great and talented young man.

Submitted by Franklin Morris (not verified) on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 12:17pm

Way to go Tyler!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gives me more to talk about

Submitted by kim grubb (not verified) on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 2:36pm

Awesome job Tyler!!!! We are so proud of you. What a wonderful young man who has had major accomplishments. We continue to pray for your success!!

Submitted by jeff jennings (not verified) on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 4:01pm

What a fine young man!!!

Submitted by Kim Cunningham (not verified) on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 8:02pm

Very very proud of you Tyler!!

Submitted by Felicia Elmore (not verified) on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 9:41pm

Great Job Tyler!

Submitted by Tommy Hines (not verified) on Tue, 03/27/2012 - 9:11am

Butler County is proud of your accomplishments, Tyler! You have both skill and character . . . good combination.

Submitted by Linda Tyree (not verified) on Tue, 03/27/2012 - 3:28pm

Yay!! Very proud of you, Tyler!! I know it takes great dedication and a huge commitment to be such a successful swimmer! You have made Butler County very proud!

Submitted by Kathy hampton (not verified) on Wed, 03/28/2012 - 9:23pm

Great job! I got to show Dr.Gover this write up!, he will love it!