Rasmus Selected to LA Current
9/21/2020 4:11:00 PM | Swimming and Diving
FORT WORTH — Volunteer Assistant Coach Claire Rasmus has joined the International Swimming League (ISL) as a member of the LA Current.
The LA Current originated in 2018 and is comprised of competitive, world class, medal-adorned athletes from across the globe.
2020 will be the second season of the ISL. The league has also expanded from eight to 10 teams for the 2020 season. adding the Toronto Titans and Tokyo Frog Kings. The LA Current finished in fourth place last season.
Matches consist of two 2-hour sessions held over two days with four teams competing. The match-winning club is determined based on the point total of each club at the end of the second session. The coach of each team picks two athletes to take part in each event. The grand final features the top four teams from the regular season.
The ISL featured three world records during its 2019 campaign between Minna Atherton (100 back - 54.89), Daiya Seto (400 IM - 3:54.81) and Caeleb Dressel (50 free - 20.24).
"I'm happy to be joining the LA Current for the second season of the ISL," Rasmus said. "Amidst this crazy year, I am excited to be surrounded by teammates and coaches that are dedicated, supportive and ready to race."
Rasmus swam at Texas A&M from 2015-19, collecting numerous accomplishments during her time in College Station.
She shined in the 200 free as an Aggie, setting the school record (1:43.01), earning a U.S. Olympic Trials cut, multiple All-America honors and a SEC Championship (2018).
Rasmus was also a part of two record-breaking relays between the 800 free relay team (6:54.47) that claimed the 2019 SEC Championship and the 400 free relay (3:11.91).
The former Aggie also garnered four gold medals at the 2019 Pan American Games (200 free, 4x100 free relay, 4x100 free mixed relay, 4x200 relay) and two gold medals at the 2019 World University Games (4x200, 400 free relays) for Team USA.
As a sophomore, she was a member of Team USA at the 2017 World University Games, helping Team USA to medals in the 400 free relay (bronze) and 800 free relay (silver).
Her collegiate career was decorated with 12 All-America selections deriving from the 200 free, 400 free relay and 800 free relay four times apiece.
