MMA Member Cheers on Son at Olympic Swimming Trials

June 27, 2024

The son of MMA member George Morris, MD, competed in the Olympic swimming trials on June 16 and 18 in Indianapolis.  

Christopher Morris qualified for the 100 Freestyle and 200 Freestyle events. “He did well but didn’t make the team,” said proud papa Morris. Only 26 men and 26 women are selected to represent the USA Olympic Swim Team. “It’s an honor just to make the trials,” the elder Morris said. 

Morris, his wife and their four other children were in Indianapolis to cheer for Christopher on Father’s Day, which also happened to be one of Morris’ daughter’s birthdays, making it a real family treat. 

“Understanding what it takes physically, mentally, and emotionally to do what they do is something I’ve been helping other athletes with for 20-plus years,” the elder Morris told the CentraCare communications staff.  

Morris, one of the MMA’s AMA alternate delegates, works as a sports medicine physician at CentraCare. He also works with the ski and snowboarding U.S. Olympic teams, as well as athletes at St. Cloud State University and various St. Cloud-area schools.  

The younger Morris will be a senior this fall at the University of Wisconsin at Madison. He has set state and school records, is a Big 10 Champion and CSC (College Sports Communicators) Academic All-District swimmer.