Dickerson, Hammond, Lindawan, Myers Named 2018 NSCA All-American Athletes

PHILADELPHIA – Four Dragons have been named 2018 National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) All-American Athletes, the NSCA announced this week. Ted Dickerson of men's swimming, Garett Hammond of wrestling, Lawrence Lindawan of cheer and Charlotte Myers of women's swimming all earned the annual honor for the Dragons.

The award recognizes athletic accomplishments and dedication to strength and conditioning while maintaining academic prominence. The four Dragons were nominated by Drexel Director Strength and Conditioning Michael Rankin and Drexel Strength and Conditioning assistants Anthony McCloskey and Brigita Roemer.

Dickerson, a senior from Norcross, Ga., whose stroke is the freestyle, swam in six meets for Drexel in the 2017-18 season. A CAA Commissioner's Academic Award recipient in 2017, Dickerson posted season bests of 4:47.20 in the 500 free, 9:59.50 in the 1000 free, and 16:44.53 in the 1650 free.

Hammond, a graduate student from Chambersburg, Pa., qualified for NCAA Championships at 157 pounds after placing third at EIWA Championships. He finished the season with 20 victories, including seven bonus-point wins while wrestling only half the season while recovering from injury. He has also earned EIWA Academic Achievement Award and NWCA All-Academic Individual Team honors.

Lindawan, a graduate student from Jacksonville, Fla., is a member of the Drexel cheerleading squad. Lindawan is the Academics Chair for Drexel's chapter of Beta Theta Pi.

Myers, a junior from Stockholm, Sweden, swims butterfly for the Dragons. A CAA Commissioner's Award winner in 2016, Myers set a Drexel record at the 2017 CAA Championships in the 100 fly with a time of 55.61. In 2017-18 season, Myers swam in every regular season meet for Drexel and again competed at CAAs.

About the National Strength & Conditioning Association
The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is an international nonprofit professional association founded in 1978 and is dedicated to advancing the strength and conditioning profession around the world.

The NSCA advances the profession by supporting strength and conditioning professionals devoted to helping others discover and maximize their strengths. The organization disseminates research-based knowledge and its practical application by offering industry-leading certifications, research journals, career development services, and continuing education opportunities. The NSCA community is composed of more than 45,000 members and certified professionals who further industry standards as researchers, educators, strength coaches, personal trainers, and other roles in related fields.

Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the NSCA serves as a valuable resource for its members, the fitness industry, general public, and the media. The association provides a wide variety of resources and opportunities designed to strengthen, build, advance, and unify.

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Dickerson, Hammond, Lindawan, Myers Named 2018 NSCA All-American Athletes

Players Mentioned

Ted Dickerson

Garett Hammond

Charlotte Myers

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