FRANKLIN SPRINGS, Ga. --- Emmanuel University Head Men's and Women's Swimming Coach, Allen Gilchrest, earned his 300th dual meet victory this week, as his teams kicked off the 2026-2027 season with wins at the Sewanee Invite.
 
A native of Rahway, NJ, Gilchrest moved from Laramie, WY (1600 miles) in 2013 to start Emmanuel's first collegiate swimming team. 

With just one meet into his 14^th season as Head Coach at Emmanuel, his teams have combined for a dual meet record of 301 wins, 39 losses (88.5% win percentage).    
                                                                                          
149 wins,  14 losses = 91%  
152 wins,  25 losses = 86%    

Under Gilchrest, the Lions have racked up 9 Conference titles on the Men's side (5 Conference Carolinas titles), and 8 for the Women's program  (4 in Conference Carolinas).
 
"God has blessed me with so many talented, wonderful student-athletes over the last 14 seasons at Emmanuel," said Gilchrest. "I continue to be amazed by their hard work and dedication in the pool and the classroom. I am also so thankful for the Emmanuel administration, faculty, and coaching staff whose everyday support makes 300 wins possible. GO LIONS!"
 
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