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Swim Team Gives Back Trophy After Discovering Error

Swim Team Gives Back Trophy After Discovering Error
Augusta, Georgia swim coaches were honored for returning their trophy after pointing out a scoring error that cost their team the championship. The two men were called champions of integrity, honesty and sportsmanship, amidst a standing ovation.

Augusta, Georgia swim coaches Kevin Skenes and Alex Trakowski were honored for returning their trophy after discovering and pointing out a scoring error that cost their team the Division 4 championship.

At a year-ending all-star game, amid a standing ovation, league officials awarded plaques to the two men calling them "champions of integrity, honesty and sportsmanship."

(Source: Augusta Chronicle, "A True Lesson in Honesty," July 12, 2005)

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