University of Maine Women’s Swimming & Diving Team in Third Place at Maine State Meet
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The University of Maine women’s swimming & diving team concluded the first day of competition at the Maine State Meet, hosted by Colby College, in third place with 210 points. The Black Bears showcased strong performances, earning six top-10 finishes on the day. https://umaine.edu/athletics/news/swimming-diving/maine-women-third-after-day-one-maine-state-meet/
Individual Performances Highlight Day One
Several Black Bears stood out with notable individual achievements.
* Nicolene Harkins secured a bronze medal in the 500-yard freestyle, finishing with a time of 5:05.48.
* Charlotte Hoover also earned a bronze, completing the 50-yard backstroke in 26.61 seconds.
* Amelia Obszarny claimed a bronze medal in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 24.11 seconds and added a sixth-place finish in the 50-yard butterfly at 26.27 seconds.
Other strong individual performances included:
* Laura Dube finished fifth in both the 50-yard breaststroke (30.40) and the 200-yard IM (2:10.62).
* Eva Welsh took seventh in the 50-yard breaststroke with a time of 30.98.
* alicia littler tied for ninth in the 50-yard freestyle at 24.79.
Relay Successes
The Black Bears also excelled in relay events.
* Hoover, Obszarny, emily Yorkievitz, and Littler combined for a second-place finish in the 200-yard freestyle relay, clocking in at 1:35.97.
* The team of Hoover, Yorkievitz, Jesse Lower, and joey Stauss won the mixed 400-yard medley relay with a time of 3:36.96.
Looking Ahead
The University of Maine women’s swimming & diving team will continue competing at the Maine State Meet, building on the success of day one.The remaining days of competition promise further exciting races and opportunities for the black Bears to improve their standing.
Key Takeaways:
* The University of Maine women’s swimming & diving team is currently in third place at the Maine State Meet.
* Nicolene Harkins, Charlotte Hoover, and Amelia Obszarny each secured a bronze medal in individual events.
* The team demonstrated strength in both individual events and relays.
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