Hussein Takes Home Second CCSA Swimmer of the Week Honor

BOCA RATON, Fla. – Rateb Hussein has been named Coastal Collegiate Sports Association Swimmer of the Week. The junior from the FAU swimming & diving team hauled in his second weekly award of the season and the sixth of his career with the recognition.

Hussein won every event he raced in during FAU's 176-86 win over Keiser. He captured first place in the 200 fly (1:50.70) as well as the 100 fly (48.71). Hussein capped off his efficient day by swimming the opening leg on the 400 free relay squad that won with a time of 3:03.26. Hussein also began the meet by swimming the third leg on the 200 medley relay team that clocked in at 1:32.57 to capture first place.

So far this season, Hussein is the holder of the CCSA's top times in the 100 fly (48.60) and 200 fly (1:49.31).

Hussein and the Owls will return to the pool for a home scrimmage against Princeton on Oct. 22.

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Upcoming Event: Swimming & Diving versus CSCAA Open Water National Championship on December 13, 2025 at All Day

Upcoming Event: Swimming & Diving at Cincinnati / Miami (W) on December 15, 2025 at 11 a.m.

Upcoming Event: Swimming & Diving versus Old Dominion / Rice (W) on December 20, 2025 at 10 a.m.

Upcoming Event: Swimming & Diving versus North Texas (Women Only) on January 9, 2026 at 10 a.m.

Upcoming Event: Swimming & Diving versus St. Thomas on January 17, 2026 at 11 a.m.

Upcoming Event: Swimming & Diving versus FlU (Women Only) on January 31, 2026 at 10 a.m.

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