Sophomore
McKenzie Campbell set a new school record in the 200 fly, while five women in total advanced to finals. Fellow sophomore
Ruben Lechuga qualified for the platform event finals, marking the third diving event that he has reached the finals in this year at ACCs.
“Today was a great way to finish off the week with another school record by McKenzie Campbell in the 200 fly,” said Toni M. and Richard L. Bergmark Swimming & Diving Head Coach
Courtney Shealy Hart. “I am so proud of the way the team competed. They had great focus and fantastic energy. We scored more points than we ever have before at ACCs. We had multiple B cuts and many life-time best times. We fought hard, and I look forward to the future with these ladies.”
THE FLATS – Georgia Tech women’s swimming defeated Vanderbilt’s women, 190-64, in a dominant display that saw the Yellow Jackets take gold in every single event at the Saturday afternoon dual meet at McAuley Aquatic Center. The Jackets won all 14 events against the Commodores to close out the two meet weekend.
“I am so proud of how our women went out and performed today,” said Toni M. and Richard L. Bergmark Swimming & Diving Head Coach
Courtney Shealy Hart. “They came back for a second consecutive day of competition and raced hard in every event. We are looking forward to using the momentum and confidence heading into the postseason.”
THE FLATS – Georgia Tech swimming & diving hosted its second dual meet of the spring season, coming up short against SEC opponent No. 16/11 Alabama on Friday afternoon at McAuley Aquatic Center. The men fell 153-145, while the women lost 191-106.
“Overall, I am very proud of the energy we brought to today’s meet,” said Toni M. and Richard L. Bergmark Swimming & Diving Head Coach
Courtney Shealy Hart. “It was a lot of fun, especially leading into the relays. We had several great performances on the men’s side despite losing a close contest. Our women’s team gets to compete again tomorrow against Vanderbilt, and we are looking forward to using the momentum from today. Go Jackets!”
Alabama Swimming & Diving is destroying Georgia Tech in SEC / ACC Battle
News Highlights: Alabama Swimming & Diving is destroying Georgia Tech in SEC / ACC Battle
Swimming and diving in Alabama ended its regular season with a swing from the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Friday afternoon in Atlanta, Georgia, at the McCauley Aquatic Center.
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The women of Crimson Tide swept every swimming event, with Gracie Felner, Kensey McMahon and Rhyan White leading the way with two wins each. Felner won the 100 and 200 butterfly, McMahon dominated the 500 and 1,000 freestyles, while White won the 100 and 200 backstrokes.
The men of Tide took first through fourth places in the 50 freestyle, with Sam DiSette leading. Matt King was just behind DiSette in second place, while Jonathan Berneburg and Colton Stogner took third and fourth respectively.
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