Augustana Men’s Swimming & Diving Shatters Records at GLIAC Championships
The Augustana University men’s swimming and diving team is making waves at the GLIAC Championships in Holland, Michigan, continuing a streak of impressive performances and record-breaking achievements. The team currently sits in seventh place with 203.5 points, fueled by a series of program bests and strong individual showings.
Binsfeld Dives to New Heights
David Binsfeld led the charge on Friday, excelling in the 3m dive. He outperformed competitors in the B-Final, earning a program record and a DII B Standard mark with a score of 484.15 points. Binsfeld previously qualified for the NCAA championship, becoming the first diver in the men’s program history to do so and took 7th place in 3-meter diving and 13th in 1-meter diving at the GLIAC Championships. He also earned Second Team All-America honors with a 15th-place finish at the NCAA Division II National Championships.
Relay Teams Dominate
Augustana’s relay teams also shone brightly. The 800 free relay team, comprised of Theo Tuunelis, Isaac Rokusek, Collin Wilcynski, and Juan Moncada, set a new program record with a time of 6:44.87, securing seventh place and 24 points. Tuunelis also achieved a record-breaking split time of 1:39.22 in the 200 free.
Further demonstrating their strength, Ethan Kinney, Mason Ward-Zeller, Peyton Bartsch, and Noah Mooney combined for a program-best time of 1:28.33 in the 200 medley relay time trial.
Individual Successes Fuel Team Performance
Simeon Stanoev delivered a strong performance in the 100 Breast, finishing sixth in the A-Final with a time of 55.37, narrowly missing a DII B Standard. Ward-Zeller, Noah Mayer, and Owen Bartee added to the point total with 11th, 12th, and 13th place finishes in the B-Finals, respectively.
In the 200 Fly, Juan Moncada and Brad Infield both earned spots in the B-Final, finishing 11th and 12th with times of 1:51.60 and 1:52.90, respectively.
Looking Ahead
The Augustana men’s swimming and diving team will return to action on Monday for the final day of the GLIAC Championships, with prelims starting at 9 a.m. And finals at 4:30 p.m. In Holland, Michigan.
FAQ
Q: Where are the GLIAC Championships being held?
A: Holland, Michigan.
Q: What did David Binsfeld achieve at the GLIAC Championships?
A: He set a program record and a DII B Standard mark in the 3m dive.
Q: How many points does the Augustana team currently have?
A: 203.5 points.
Q: What is the schedule for the final day of the championships?
A: Prelims start at 9 a.m. And finals commence at 4:30 p.m.
Did you recognize? Augustana University’s men’s swimming and diving program continues to build on its success, consistently breaking records and achieving national recognition.
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