Slippery Rock University Athletics

Lynn Kachmarik (1979) was a six-time collegiate All-America selection during her years as a swimmer and water polo player at SRU. After SRU, she went on to compete as a member of the United States Women’s National Water Polo team from 1976-86, serving as captain for six of those years. During that time, she competed in three World Championships and seven FINA World Cup tournaments. Kachmarik was also selected to the All-World team in 1978.
 
After her playing career, Kachmarik became the assistant coach of the U.S. national team from 1989-92. That team went on to finish third at the 1992 World Championships in Ecuador.