2016 will make for a third year that the Idaho Vandals Swimming and Diving team is participating in The Swim Across America-Seattle event, a charity event that raises money for cancer research, awareness, and treatment. This year's two-mile open water event will take place at Lake Washington, on Saturday, Sept. 10.
"As Vandals, we have seen cancer affect and take lives within our athletic department, as well as our circle of family and friends," assistant coach Kelsie Saxe said. "Our team has latched onto this cause in an effort to make waves to fight cancer. It provides us with an opportunity to fight for something bigger than a win, while still celebrating the beauty of the sport.