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Blue Devils Break Two School Records, Conclude First Day of NCAA Championships
3/20/2024 8:32:00 PM | Swimming & Diving
ATHENS, Ga. – Duke swimming and diving completed the first day of competition at NCAA Championships hosted by the University of Georgia at the Gabrielsen Natatorium. The Blue Devils collected one top-10 finish and broke two school records in both relays.
In the 200 Medley Relay, the team of Ali Pfaff, Kaelyn Gridley, Aleyna Ozkan and Tatum Wall touched in with a ninth-place finish in the event, clocking a time of 1:35.16. That mark beats the previous program record of 1:35.93, set during the 2019-2020 season.
The Blue Devils followed up that performance with a 21st-place finish in the 800 Freestyle Relay. The team consisting of Sarah Foley, Yixuan Chang, Wall and Catherine Purnell touched in with a time of 7:04.50. The mark beats the previous best held by Foley, Chang, Purnell and Mia Leko, who clocked a time of 7:05.18 last season.
Thursday's competition finals begin at 6 p.m. with the 500 Freestyle, 200 IM, 50 Freestyle, 1-meter diving and 200 Freestyle Relay.
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In the 200 Medley Relay, the team of Ali Pfaff, Kaelyn Gridley, Aleyna Ozkan and Tatum Wall touched in with a ninth-place finish in the event, clocking a time of 1:35.16. That mark beats the previous program record of 1:35.93, set during the 2019-2020 season.
The Blue Devils followed up that performance with a 21st-place finish in the 800 Freestyle Relay. The team consisting of Sarah Foley, Yixuan Chang, Wall and Catherine Purnell touched in with a time of 7:04.50. The mark beats the previous best held by Foley, Chang, Purnell and Mia Leko, who clocked a time of 7:05.18 last season.
Thursday's competition finals begin at 6 p.m. with the 500 Freestyle, 200 IM, 50 Freestyle, 1-meter diving and 200 Freestyle Relay.
Duke Centennial
In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu
#GoDuke
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