Duquesne Swim Team Achieves Strong Showing at Bucknell Invite
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The Duquesne University dukes swim team delivered a notable performance at the Bucknell Invite, highlighted by a fourth-place finish in the 400-yard freestyle relay. Sophomores Kaitlyn Connors and Ashley Freel, alongside Emersen Snow and freshman Lucy Backus, combined for a time of 3:24.77 in the event, securing their position among 18 competing teams.
400-Yard Freestyle relay Performance
The Dukes’ 400-yard freestyle relay team demonstrated strong teamwork and individual skill at the Bucknell Invite. The teamS time of 3:24.77 placed them fourth a commendable result against a competitive field.
* Kaitlyn connors: Sophomore
* Ashley Freel: Sophomore
* Emersen Snow: (year not specified in source)
* Lucy Backus: freshman
Upcoming Competition
Duquesne will resume competition in December at the Toyota U.S. Open, held at the Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swim Center in Austin, texas, from December 4-6. https://usaswimming.org/event/2024-toyota-u-s-open This event provides an prospect for the Dukes to compete against some of the nation’s top swimmers.
Key Takeaways
* The Duquesne swim team achieved a fourth-place finish in the 400-yard freestyle relay at the Bucknell Invite.
* The relay team consisted of sophomores Kaitlyn Connors and Ashley Freel, Emersen Snow, and freshman Lucy backus.
* the Dukes will next compete at the Toyota U.S. Open in Austin,Texas,in december.