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Recipients of The David Yorzyk Memorial Award
The David Yorzyk Award was created in 1985 by Mani Sanguilly in honor of David Yorzyk, a young swimmer who tragically lost his life in 1984 at the age of 19. David Yorzyk was an up and coming swimmer whose expertise was the 400 IM. His father, Bill Yorzyk, was well known for his butterfly mechanics and performance at the 1956 Olympics.
The award was presented annually to the swimmer who performed the most outstanding 400 yard individual medley at the Short Course National Championships. 2009 was the last year a selection was made.
| 2009 | Alek was honored for having the best performance in the 400 IM at Short Course Nationals in Clovis, CA. | |
| 2008 | Rick Colella, 57, was recognized for performing the most outstanding 400 IM at Short Course Nationals. in Austin, he bulldozed the previous record in the men's 55-59 age group by nearly six seconds (4:30.18). Colella represented the U.S. at the Olympics in 1972 and 1976 and won bronze in the 200 breaststroke in Montreal. | |
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