Miami’s women’s swimming and diving team couldn’t have asked for a better end to the season: they clinched the MAC championship on Saturday! The championship returned to Oxford for the first time in four years. Kelsey Vehr and Alyson Schmidt won individual championships in the 200 breaststroke and 100 freestyle, respectively. The RedHawks ousted second-place finisher Ohio University by a score of 639.5 – 611.5. Swimmers, coaches and trainers were all playfully pushed into the pool once the final score was official. To get a great glimpse of these fun photos, check out the athletics website: http://www.muredhawks.com/sports/w-swim/recaps/022809aae.html .
The Miami men’s swimming and diving team finished third place at the MAC Championship. Their finish was highlighted by Senior Chris Heaton’s accolade of MAC diver of the Year, and diving coach K.R. Li’s award of MAC Diving Coach of the Year. Heaton set a MAC record by becoming the first diver in league history to win eight individual gold medals in his career.
While Kelsey Vehr and Alyson Schmidt each qualified for the NCAA meet, the rest of the team has returned to Oxford and are settling down from the big finish of the season. Our rec center not only has one of the best and fastest pools in the nation, but it is open to all students here at Miami. Students who just want to relax in our leisure pool, swim a few laps to stay in shape, compete on our club or Master’s Swim team, or are among the nation’s fastest swimmers, all work out in the same great facility. To check out the rec facility, go to the website: http://www.units.muohio.edu/rsp/recsports/facilities/index.html
This is just another example of why I love RedHawk athletics. :)
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