Michigan athletics is saying goodbye to another coaching legend.
Mike Bottom, who has been coach of the Michigan men's swimming and diving teams for 15 seasons and coach of the combined men's and women's teams for 11 seasons, has announced his retirement. Athletic director Warde Manuel made the announcement Wednesday.
Bottom's last day will be Aug. 4. He will remain as coach while the university launches a search for his replacement.
"My excitement moves to cheering on future success," Bottom said in a statement Wednesday. "In the coming weeks, I will enjoy being part of our summer national and international pursuits.