Amy van Loben Sels to be Inducted into the OSU Sports Hall of Fame
May 18, 2005
Corvallis, Ore. - Former Oregon State University standout swimmer Amy van Loben Sels has been added to the inductee class for the 2005 OSU Sports Hall of Fame. The 11th class will be inducted Fri., Sept. 23 in the Club section within the new east side of Reser Stadium.
A native of Woodinville, Wash., van Loben Sels has the distinction of being Oregon State's first female All-American in swimming. She placed eighth in the 50-yard freestyle at the 1994 NCAA Championships and 10th in '95, earning All-America honors both years. Van Loben Sels still holds the school record in the 50-yard freestyle (23.11) and 100-yard freestyle (50.64), and at the time of her graduation was the school's career leader for dual meet victories with 55.
Joining van Loben Sels in this year's class is Traci Crover (gymnastics), Jim Crumley (wrestling), Tanja Kostic (basketball), Tom Woods (track) and the 1954-55 men's basketball team. Ticket information will be announced in the near future.
