The Charlotte 49ers extend their sympathy to the family and friends of former 49ers' swimming and diving coach Roy Fielding, who passed away Friday.
Fielding had been a fixture at the university since 1977 through his recent retirement. He served as lecturer, aquatics director and senior lecturer during his career with the university. UNC Charlotte's Belk Gym Pool was named "The Roy R. Fielding Aquatic Center" in his honor.
He served as head coach of the 49ers men's and women's swimming and diving teams from 1989-1992. He was named Atlantic Swim Conference Men's and Women's Coach of the Year in 1990 and was the Southern States Women's Coach of the Year in 1992.