Fan Fest brings Boilermaker excitement to Circle City, days before Purdue University opens in Indianapolis
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Old gold and black will be joining the red, white and blue in Indianapolis this June. U.S. Olympic Team Trials – First time swimming since 2000. Purdue University has partnered with Indiana Sports and USA Swimming to host USA Swimming LIVE, a nine-day outdoor fan fest and tailgate hub during a trial period June 15-23.
The partnership, held just days before the opening of Purdue University in Indianapolis (a new urban expansion of the flagship West Lafayette campus) on July 1, affirms Purdue's commitment to the city and state while also Provide attendees with an opportunity to learn more about Indiana's unique land. It is a funding agency and a top 10 ranked public university. This free daily event features live music, food, drinks and more on Georgia Street in the heart of downtown Indianapolis from 1:00pm to 7:00pm. More than 250,000 fans are expected to attend the trials and watch more than 1,000 athletes compete for 52 spots to represent the U.S. team at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
“What a historic summer for the great state of Indiana!” said Purdue President Moon Chan. “Our capital city will welcome spectators from across the country to watch Team USA play just days before Purdue expands our iconic academic and research excellence in Indianapolis this summer. , Indy will win the gold medal in more ways than one.”
Four Boilermaker student-athletes — brady samuels (100m butterfly, 100m freestyle), coleman moglin (200m breaststroke), Macy Forcik (100m breaststroke) and kate mouser (400m individual medley) — Qualifies for trials and competes for gold in Paris.Jan Anders Manson, Executive Director, Perdues The record-setting Olympian track and field athlete and engineering graduate Ray Uley Sports Engineering Center will also play a key role in the Summer Games. Manson chairs the World Aquatics Approval Committee, which is responsible for inspecting swimming equipment used during the Olympics.
From engineers building an 860,000-gallon pool inside Lucas Oil Stadium to volunteers teaching water safety to 50,000 people, dozens more Purdue alumni are working far beyond the confines of campus. plays a central role in expanding the impact of
“Purdue University’s support of USA Swimming LIVE is essential to achieving our goal of hosting this unique nine-day event that leaves a lasting impact on our community,” Indiana Sports Corporation said Patrick Talty, president of . “USA Swimming LIVE will offer fans a free and unique experience during a nine-day trial period that includes live music, food, drinks and entertainment in downtown Indianapolis. I can't thank you enough for being such a great community partner.”
As part of the launch of the new Indianapolis campus, Purdue will bring its sports engineering hub to the Circle City, joining Purdue's core offerings in engineering, computer science and technology. These programs form the initial foundation of Purdue University in Indianapolis, accelerating Boilermaker's outstanding research, providing hands-on learning opportunities for career-ready students and graduates, and It will stimulate valuable corporate partnerships that strengthen the talent pipeline to Indiana. .
“We are excited about this partnership and our shared desire to serve the vibrant Indianapolis community. Purdue University celebrates that tradition by opening a new campus in Indianapolis this fall. “As Purdue University prepares to move forward, we are excited to help bring this exhilarating event to life, showcasing the best of sports, culture and innovation Purdue represents.” Told. Brand director. “This partnership provides us with a unique platform to spotlight the incredible stories of the Boilermakers who are making a difference in many aspects of our events. We look forward to demonstrating the impact.”
“Olympic Team Trials – Swimming is the fastest and most intense competition on the planet,” said Shanna Ferguson, Chief Commercial Officer, USA Swimming. “And the out-of-stadium entertainment provided by Purdue with USA Swimming LIVE will only add to the incredible excitement the Trials bring to Indianapolis. Purdue will work with us to make this happen. I'm excited about that.”
About Purdue University
Purdue University is a public research institution that exemplifies excellence at scale. Ranked among the top 10 public universities and two in the nation's top four, Purdue discovers and disseminates knowledge at a quality and scale second to none. More than 105,000 students study in a variety of ways and locations at Purdue, including her nearly 50,000 students who study in person at the West Lafayette campus. With a focus on affordability and accessibility, Purdue's main campus has frozen tuition for the 13th consecutive year. See how Purdue University continues its relentless pursuit of its next big leaps, including Indianapolis' first integrated urban campus, the new Mitchell E. Daniels Jr. School of Business, and Purdue Computes at https://www.purdue . Education/President/Strategic Initiatives.
About Indiana Sports Corporation
Founded in 1979 as the nation's first sports commission, the Indiana Sports Corporation is dedicated to fostering economic vitality, fostering vibrant communities with civic pride, and attracting positive media attention. We are a nonprofit organization focused on bringing premier sporting events to Indiana. This allows Indiana Sports Corporation to provide positive sports-related opportunities for area youth. For more information, visit IndianaSportsCorp.org.
About USA Swimming
USA Swimming, the national governing body for the sport of swimming in the United States, is a 400,000-member service organization that promotes the culture of swimming by creating opportunities for swimmers and coaches of all backgrounds to participate and advance in swimming through clubs. is. Events and education. Our membership is made up of swimmers, coaches and volunteers from all age groups up to the Olympic team. USA Swimming is responsible for selecting and training teams for international competition, including the Olympic Games, and strives to serve the sport through its core purpose. For more information, please visit www.usaswimming.org.
Writer/Media Contact: Trevor Peters, peter237@purdue.edu
