Jan. 9, 2006

College Park, Md. - Kevin Clements has been named an assistant coach at the University of Maryland, swimming head coach Dave Durden announced today. Clements joins the Terps after a head coaching position for the Roland Run Stingrays and Mariners Swim Club.

Clements completed a successful career at Auburn in 2002; he was part of three SEC championships and the 1999 National Championship. He set three Auburn school records in the 400 IM, 500-free and 1650-free; swam to five SEC conference records; and swam to 11 NCAA All-American Honors. Clements finished third in the 200 IM, fourth in the 400 IM, and fifth in the 400-free at the 2000 Olympic Trials, and he finished fifth in the 200-IM at the 2004 Olympic Trials.

After a successful career at Auburn, Clements swam professionally for Speedo and was coached by Bob Bowman at North Baltimore Aquatic Club. During his time in Baltimore Clements became the second-fastest American ever in the 200-IM and in 2004 was the National Champion in the 400-IM.

The Terps return to the pool this weekend against Villanova and Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh on Friday.