ELSAH, IL. —On Saturday the Principia College Men's Swim Team hosted their first home meet against Lincoln College and Lindenwood-Belleville University.
The meet was scored as two separate dual meets. Principia came out 0-2, but fought hard throughout every race.
To begin the meet, junior captain Andrew Boyd, sophomore Liam Anderson, junior captain Garrett Barner, and freshman Josh Williams swam the 200 Medley Relay for a combined time of 1:52.90. Boyd swam the first length Back (27.93), Anderson Breaststroke (31.65), Barner Fly (25.60), and Williams Free (27.72).
Once the 200 Medley Relay concluded, Walker Hannigan was in the water for the 500 Freestyle and swam it with a time of 5:36.19. Soon after the 500 Free, the 200 Free happened. Williams came in with a 2:18.81, which was strong for his first time doing this event.
Boyd gave a valiant effort on the 100 Back with a time of 1:01.76. Anderson stepped up right after him to compete in the 100 Breast with a time of 1:09.32, which was close to his all time best.
After the 200 Butterfly finished up, the 50 Freestyle was filled with tough competition. Hannigan swam a time of 24.16 and Williams a 28.15, which were improvements from last meet.
As 1 Meter diving concluded, two of our men competed in the next event—100 Freestyle. Barner ended with a time of 54.75 and Williams a 1:02.88.
Boyd came into the wall for the 200 Back with a time of 2:23.59. The 200 Breast was soon after which Anderson was competing in. Anderson touched the wall with a time of 2:37.29, which was about a 7 seconds faster than last week. What an amazing day for Liam!
After the long 1000 Freestyle, with none of our men swimmers involved, we jumped back into the competition with the 100 Fly. Barner swam a 57.85 and Hannigan a 1:00.17, which was a drop in time for both from last week.
The 3 Meter diving session began, which gave our swimmers a short break before their last swim. The 200 IM came after diving which wrapped up the individual swims and then the men were headed to the blocks to finish up the meet with the 400 Freestyle Relay. Boyd (53.55), Anderson (55.82), Barner (54.96), and Hannigan (52.61) gave it their all and came out with a combined time of a 3:37.00.
Key Moments:
Anderson had an amazing meet today! For his 100 Breaststroke he swam hard almost beating his lifetime best. Even though he missed it by a little he still achieved a season best and an unshaved lifetime best. Anderson also gained a season best, unshaved lifetime best, and lifetime best in his 200 Breaststroke and 50 Breaststroke Relay split. Lastly, he got an unshaved lifetime best and lifetime best for his 100 in the 400 Freestyle Relay. Barner had three season bests this meet in the 100 Freestyle, 100 Butterfly, and his 50 Fly Relay split. Williams also had three season bests in the 50 Freestyle, 100 Freestyle, and 50 Free Relay split. Hannigan gained two season bests in the 50 Freestyle and 100 Fly. Lastly, Boyd had a season best and unshaved lifetime best in his 50 Back Relay split. In addition, he had an unshaved lifetime best in his 100 Freestyle.
They said it:
"Honestly, I am just pleased with the progress they continue to make. They continue to work hard without complaint and we are seeing the evidence of that dedication."
-Head Coach
Carl Erikson
Up Next:
The Men's Swimming team will be heading out to Illinois Wesleyan for their second away meet of the season. The meet is on November 18th at 2pm.
