Friday, November 30, 2007
SMU men’s swimming qualifies several for NCAA consideration
Email
|
Print
|
Tell us your story
|
Comment
|
The men's swimming and diving team qualified one individual swimmer and two relay teams for NCAA consideration in the first day of the University of Texas Invitational.
The 200 free relay team of Pontus Renholm, Alex Hetland, Luka Vrtovec and Thomas Fadnes finished seventh, touching the wall in 1:20.71, good for NCAA consideration. The 400 relay squad of Renholm, Hetland, Brett Denham and Vrtovec also qualified for NCAA consideration, finishing third in 3:13.68.
Individually, Vrtovec finished ninth in the 50 free, stopping the clock in 19.82, qualifying him for NCAA consideration as well.
SMU had strong showings in the relays, as the "B" relay squad of Shane Milu, Maverick Smalley, Grega Plevelj and Mitchell Johnson finished 11th in the 200 free, completing the course in 1:24.57. The 400 medley relay "B" team of Smalley, Plevelj, Nate Clark and Fadnes came in 12th, touching the wall in 3:23.34.
Denham finished 31st in the 100 fly, stopping the clock in 49.87. Clark touched the wall in 4:29.17, good for 15th overall in the 500 free. In the 200 IM, Smalley managed a time of 1:52.06 and 24th place. Fadnes completed the 50 free in 20.74.
The Mustangs will compete Friday in day two of the invitational.
Source: SMU
See more stories in:
Find...
Today
Candlelight Vigil for Soldiers at Fort Hood Just a day before Veteran's Day, UT-Arlington students remember the soldiers wounded and killed at Fort Hood on Thursday. The public is invited to share this somber event with students. More info
Latest comments
- genghis65 on Dallas city leaders plan to help homeless: I have lived in downtown since 2004 and have only seen the homeless problem increase since the openi...
- Jason Rice on Lewisville resident breaks Guinness World Record for longest drum roll: ok that snare is definitely DEFINITELY hot. True enough. (no really, witness, ye, a moment of non-sa...
- dianamoya on The Living Opera in Richardson shut down permanently: Are you guys doing Educational Outreach Tour? We would like to see what you do. We’re in Frisco,TX...
- Collin Gouldin on Lewisville resident breaks Guinness World Record for longest drum roll: Not at all, i got a Guinness World Record. (and um… you did see that sweet snare right?)...
Latest reviews
- Colby Walton on Si Tapas and Spanish Cuisine: Just visited this place for the first time, and found the quality of the food, the service, the atmo...
- cindyallentx on India West Fine Dining & Lounge: I went to this restaurant last friday had a wonderful experience. Love the low light romantic feel o...
- jognmcdermott on India West Fine Dining & Lounge: This place has it all good food sweet service. I proposed to my fiance here it was perfect! we loved...
Things you can't miss
Latest stories
- Jupiter House Coffee opens new location in Denton
- St. Thomas Aquinas students inspire local artist to auction painting for art education
- Interview with comic Todd Barry: Rock halls versus comedy clubs
- The Brad reports on Stephan Pyles' 10th Celebrity Chef Dinner Sunday at Stephan Pyles Dallas
- Folks from Rogers Wildlife Rehab in Hutchins introduce us to their owl friends
Post a comment