Petra Martin to lead BGSU Swimming Petra Martin has been named the seventh head coach in the history of the BGSU swimming program, bringing her extensive experience as both an elite swimmer and successful team leader. “Petra stood out through our search process as the perfect fit for our program’s future,” said BGSU Director of Athletics Greg Christopher. “Her background, passion and drive will help our current team reach its potential, and she will help us build and recruit as we move forward.” Martin’s background includes eight years competing on the Czech National Swim Team and four years as a collegiate assistant coach. She also served in a handful of posts as head coach of various swim programs and clubs. Most recently, she spent three seasons as an assistant coach at George Mason University. While at George Mason, the 32-year-old coached several World Championship trials qualifiers and worked directly with swimmers who finished as high as second at the NCAA National Championships. Her sprinters broke numerous school and Colonial Athletic Association records, and they achieved NCAA Division I “A” and “B” qualifying standards. “I am very excited to start a new era of Bowling Green swimming,” Martin said. “I can sense tremendous support for the program within the athletics department and the university, and I look forward to leading the Falcons to their true potential.”
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