I will miss being a part of the Michigan team more than anything, but I will be around to help the guys in and out of the water. In no way does my decision to give up my eligibility effect my plans to graduate. Dolan, his family and Michigan coach Jon Urbanchek decided that NCAA restrictions would prohibit him from fully participating in the Olympic experience and in representing the University of Michigan. Dolan announced his decision to his U-M teammates earlier this week. He will continue to train here, but education must be his number one priority.
Swimming is short-lived.
Academics will take care of him for the rest of his life. Unfortunately, the Olympics are not next year. Right now, swimming needs a role model and more exposure. Tom Dolan will represent the sport well. It's time for him to move on, and take the opportunity to expose swimming on a national scale.