Milton Resident Competes in Olympic Swimming Trials

Sixteen-year-old Boston College High junior Connor Green of Milton is making a splash at the 2012 USA Swimming Olympic Trials.

Going into trials, Green was seeded 61^st in the individual medley, but was able to drop 1.7 seconds from his time to move up to 32^nd place. Only two competitors his age scored better.

In the 100 meter backstroke, Green was seeded 70^th, dropped 0.42 seconds from his time, and placed 41^st. Every other competitor scoring faster times was at least two years older: this could mean that Green is now the fastest high school backstroker in the country.

In January, Green set the record for the 200 meter backstroke, becoming the fastest swimmer in New England aged 15-18 in that category. The previous holder of that title was 1984 Olympic Gold Medalist Rick Carey.

The 200 meter backstroke race will take place on Friday morning. Green is currently ranked 23^rd. If he continues his track record of improvements at trials, he could move into the top 16, qualifying him for the semi-finals.

In January, Green sat down with Swimming World TV to discuss his New England record. The video is above.

The above release was provided by Nicholas J. Puleo, Boston College High School.