Hall of Fame
Ricardo Prado
- Induction:
- 2017
- Class:
- 1986
Men's Swimming & Diving (1983-86)
Ricardo Prado competed for the Mustangs from 1983-86 as a member of the men's swimming team. During his time on the Hilltop, Prado won NCAA Championships in the 400-yard individual medley (1983, 1984 & 1986), the 200-yard individual medley (1984) and 200-yard butterfly (1983). Prado earned 12 All-America honors and racked up five SWC titles, two in the 400-yard individual medley, two in the 200-yard butterfly and one in the 200-yard individual medley. After his time on the Hilltop, Prado represented Brazil in the 1984 Olympics, swimming in five events and winning a silver medal in the 400-meter IM. HOF SMU class of 2017.
Ricardo Prado delivers his acceptance speech (51:36)
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Sunday, September 20
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Friday, September 18
