Former Memphis swimming coach Fadgen dies
Longtime University of Memphis swim coach Dick Fadgen died Saturday, May 7, 2022. (Courtesy Memphis Athletics)
Dick Fadgen was a former U.S. champion swimmer who founded Memphis State University Swim Club. The pool at the university’s new Mike Rose Aquatics Center is scheduled to be named in his honor.
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Memphis swimming Dick Fadgen University of Memphis swimmingJohn Varlas
John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.
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