Great swimmers in history that just missed...

Here is a topic that I have often wondered about over the years. We all know of the swimmers that make the Olympics and gain national and international attention as a result. The swimmers that I often think of are those that for one reason or another, missed the Olympic team but may have been dominant in college or at a national level. Here are a few names that come to mind to kick this thing off. John Trembley, head coach at the University of Tennesee and former swimmer there, also has got to have the biggest calves in the history of the sport!. Talk about a great flyer and a dominant force in the NCAA in the early 70's! From stories that I heard, he was major competition for Mark Spitz in college, even beat him on occasion. Any more input on JT's college career would be most appreciative. I attended his camps at Mercersberg Academy in Pa when I was in high school, those were great days. John Trembley brings to mind another phenom swimmer in Andy Cohen. Devastating sprinter, I believe the first to break the 20 second plateau, he was the man. Unfortunately he was in a serious car accident in college and broke both wrists! After healing he tried swimming again but re-broke them on a start and had to start all over. I believe he tried for the 84 games but his range of motion in his hands was so limited it was detrimental to his stroke and he just missed. Rowdy Gaines wouldn;t be where he is today if it wasn't for Andy's misfortune. The third and final swimmer that comes to mind was a guy that I watched when I first got started and a few grades ahead of me at a rival high school. Wade King was amazing in high school and swam the 100 fly in 50.00 back in 1985! I was competing at the meet and in all my swimming experiences I never witnessed anything like that swim. The crowd was in shock as he ripped through the pool, absolutely dominating. I was coached by his dad in summer league, crazy guy with a "You can't lick our Cocks" bumper sticker. Wade went on to South Caroline and had a great collegiate career but just missed th Olympics. He was a dominant swimmer in the NCAA's but when it came to Olympic qualifying he was always a brides maid and never a bride. So there are a few of my favorite swimmers that the world was cheated out of knowing. They are some of my all time favorites. Any memories on these three guys or new additions are most welcome.