Arizona Daily Star
A native of Manteca, California, Wells specialized in the breaststroke while competing for the Wildcats from 2018-2022.
In a post on its social media accounts announcing Saturday’s event, the UA Swim Team said anyone interested in participating in the RSVP at azcats.co/rua by April 12 would be able to estimate the appropriate number of people. requested to be The announcement also suggested that attendees “wear Ty’s favorite color, red,” or wear UA-related apparel.
Saturday parking is available in the parking lot in front of the Hillenbrand Aquatic Center at 1827 E. Enke Drive, or at the Cherry Garage just west of the McKale Center, according to the post. Parking in that area of the campus may be impacted by the UA football team’s spring game, which begins at 3:30 p.m. Free in ground level parking and garage. .
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Wells died on January 27, which was ultimately determined by the Pima County Coroner’s Office to be of “natural causes of disseminated streptococcal infection following a prolonged upper respiratory tract infection.”
Streptococcal pharyngitis is a common and treatable form of streptococcal infection, but other types can be more serious.
“Ty was an excellent swimmer, a dedicated student, member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), and an outstanding leader who was passionate about serving his community,” said UA. ‘s athletic director Dave Heeke said weeks after Wells’ death.
Prior to attending the University of Arizona, 23-year-old Wells attended Ripon High School outside Manteca. There he set school records with 100 fly, 100 breast, 50 free, 200 and 400 free relay and 200 medley relay. He won bronze medals in his 100 fly and his 100 breast in the California Interscholastic Federation division.
“He was also known for his room-lighting smile and was a caring wildcat who cared about all his teammates and student-athletes in all programs,” Heeke said. “Ty completed his college degree in May and was very proud to represent the University of Arizona as a Wildcat. Thank you for the impact you have made.”
Former Arizona swimmer Ty Wells died of natural causes following a bacterial infection, the Pima County coroner’s office reported Friday.
Former Arizona swim standout Ty Wells, 23, died Friday. He was out from his 2018-22 season and was still on his UA roster.
