GREENSBORO, N.C. (Dec. 7, 2024) – The UIC swimming and diving program was represented proudly amongst some the top swimmers at the Greensboro Aquatic Center at the two-day meet in the 2024 USA Swimming Open Championships to enter the weekend.
Graduate student
Rafe Dolan Peterson (Austin, Minn./Austin/Green Bay) earned the highest placing at the event, finishing seventh in the 100 Freestyle with a time of 43.65 second. Graduate student
Liam Davis (Naperville, Ill./Plainfield North) earned a ninth-place finish in the 200 butterfly in 1:48.25. Senior
Cory Michalek (Wales, Wis./Kettle Moraine) finished 12
th in the 100 backstroke in a time of 48.26 second. Sophomore
Jack Mills (Toronto, Ontario/Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute) finished 15
th in the 1,650 freestyle in 15:36.03.
COMMENT FROM HEAD COACH ASHLEY DELL
"I'm so proud of the way the six guys competed at the US Open. Not only did most of them swim faster than a few weeks ago but to makes finals at a national meet is incredible. We haven't sent swimmers to this meet in five years and it's great to get UIC's name out there!"
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UP NEXT!
The UIC swimming and diving program opens 2025 with a home dual meet against Eastern Illinois on Friday, Jan. 10 at Flames Natatorium. Events are scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. (CT) with admission free to the general public. Fans are also encouraged to follow along live on the Meet Mobile app, which is downloadable on Apple and Android phones.
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