TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Members of the No.16/RV Florida State swimming and diving teams will race in the CSCAA College National Open Water Championship on Sunday in Biscayne Bay. The event is hosted by Florida International University.
The men’s 5K will start at 8:30 AM and the women’s 5K will follow at 10 a.m. The top five finishers in each gender will earn a bid to the 2023 USA Swimming 5K Open Water Championship.
“We are excited to try our hands at open water,” FSU head coach Neal Studd said. “It is something a few of our athletes have done before and we’re happy to offer this opportunity to them. We’re not sure what to expect, but I think that’s the fun part and we’re excited to go tomorrow!”
Men’s 5K
Luke Maggiore
David Quirie
Zach Smith
Riley Sampson
Aziz Ghaffari
Women’s 5K
Sophie Freeman
Sydney Cole
Ella Dyjak
Julia Brzozowski
Live timing will be available through Split Second Timing.
CSCAA Polls
The men’s team moved up from No. 19 to No. 16 in the December CSCAA Coaches’ poll. It is the highest ranking since the Seminoles were voted 15th to start the 2021-22 season. The women received votes.
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