Honolulu- The 2019-2020 has yet to begin for the University of Hawai'i swimming and diving program, but members of the roster are already picking up national honors. Freshman Tim Gallagher was recently named as a part of the USA Men's National Junior Team.
 
Being named to the national junior team is one of the more prestigious honors for an amateur swimmer who is 18 years old or younger. Gallagher, a native of Poulsbo, Washington will represent the USA in the 200-backstroke event. The junior national squad is made up of 83 athletes, including 46 women and 37 men.
 
"Looking at this roster, there is a lot to be excited about," USA Swimming National Junior Team Director Mitch Dalton said. "In addition to the 19 of our 18-and-under athletes who qualified for the National Team, the talent on this year's National Junior Team shows that club coaches and athletes are gearing up for an exciting Olympic year. I look forward to seeing what this group can accomplish in Omaha and beyond."
 
The 2019-2020 National Junior Team selection comes on the heels of Team USA's performance at the 2019 FINA World Junior Championships, which was one of the most successful international trips in team history. The team's 37 medals are the second-most medals at a long course worlds competition, while the 18 gold medals are the most ever by a single team at a world junior championships competition. This year's National Junior Team will feature 29 athletes who competed in Budapest, 19 of whom contributed to the medal count.