Brian Donatelli of LaGrange Park talks about how he got into swimming during a pep rally in his honor for his upcoming swimming race at the Olympic trials. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media
Brian Donatelli of LaGrange Park talks about how he got into swimming during a pep rally in his honor at the Lyons Township High School pool June 20. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media
Attendees at the Brian Donatelli pep rally hold fans with his picture. Donatelli of LaGrange Park will be competing in the olympic trials in Omaha. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media
\Isaac Wisthuff of La Grange works on his sign for the pep rally honoring Brian Donatelli of LaGrange Park and his upcoming swimming competition at the Olympic trials. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media
Brian Donatelli of LaGrange Park trains for the upcoming Olympic trial. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media
Brian Donatelli of LaGrange Park talks with swimming coach Casey Hnatiuk while training for the Olympic trials. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media
Western Springs, 6/20/12 Brian Donatelli of LaGrange Park talks with swimming coach Casey Hnatiuk while training for the olympic trials at the Lyons Township High School pool June 20 before a pep rally for his upcoming race. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media
Brian Donatelli of LaGrange Park makes his way to the microphone during a pep rally in his honor. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media
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