Michigan State Swimming & Diving news

Three Spartans Look to Fulfill Olympic Dreams at U.S. Trials

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:11:08 PST

The dream of almost every American is to don the red, white and blue, and represent their country at the Olympic Games. Three Michigan State student-athletes will have a chance to fulfill that dream over the next week at their respective United States Olympic Trials.

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MSU Diver Danielle Williams Places Seventh At Canadian Olympic Trials

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:45:14 PST

Michigan State diver Danielle Williams (Dorchester, Ontario) placed seventh in the open four-meter finals at the Canadian Diving Olympic Trials, which took place June 22 in Victoria, British Columbia. She finished just 0.20 points behind Veronique Lemieux for sixth place.

Spartan Swimming Alumni Claim U.S. Masters National Championships

Wed, 07 May 2008 11:53:33 PST

Two Michigan State swimming alumni captured titles at the U.S. Masters Short Course Championships. Kirk Nelson '92 won the 35-39 age group mile free championship and Ron Orris '94 won the 100 fly title, also in the 35-39 age group. The U.S. Masters event was held in Austin, Texas, on May 4-5.

MSU Swimming Announces 2007-08 Awards

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:48:33 PST

Senior Adam Schmitt and junior Heather Kiluk were named the men's and women's swimmers of the year, respectively, at the Michigan State swimming & diving awards banquet Sunday, April 13. Sophomore Ivan Zalessov and junior Danielle Williams were honored as the team's divers of the year. In all, 10 Spartan swimmers and four divers were recognized.

Puskaric Places Sixth In 200 Breast At Toyota Grand Prix

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 20:37:06 PST

MSU freshman Kevin Puskaric added to his already impressive weekend at the Toyota Grand Prix by placing sixth in the 200 breast Saturday at Ohio State's McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion. The Mokena, Ill., native placed ninth in the 100 breast just one day earlier. His performances in both breaststroke events are good enough to qualify for the Olympic Trials.

Puskaric Places Ninth In 100 Breast At Grand Prix

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 21:54:18 PST

Michigan State freshman Kevin Puskaric turned in an outstanding showing Friday at the Toyota Grand Prix swim meet at Ohio State's McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion. Puskaric placed ninth in the 100 breast finals with a time of 1:04.31, good enough to punch his ticket to the Olympic Trials later this spring.

MSU Diver Danielle Williams Qualifies For Canada Olympic Trials

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:31:34 PST

Michigan State junior diver Danielle Williams (Dorchester, Ontario) has been named as one of 14 competitors for the three-meter diving event at the Canadian Olympic Trials, which will take place June 20-22 in Victoria, British Columbia.

Williams, Garry Lead The Way On Second Day Of Zones

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:55:43 PST

Junior Danielle Williams and sophomore David Garry each advanced to the finals in the second day of the Zones Regional Championships Saturday at the McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion at Ohio State. Williams placed 14th in women's three-meter diving with a score of 503.50, while Garry finished 19th with a total of 531.40.

Three Of Four Spartan Divers Make Zones Finals

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:45:39 PST

Three of four Michigan State divers advanced to the final round of the Zone Regional Championships Friday afternoon at Ohio State's McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion. Junior Danielle Williams placed 15th in women's one-meter diving, while sophomores David Garry (17th) and Ivan Zalessov (18th) each advanced to the three-meter diving finals.

MSU Divers Set To Compete At Zones Championships

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:38:13 PST

Four Michigan State divers will compete in the NCAA Diving Zones Championships this weekend at the McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion at Ohio State. The four Spartans - Danielle Williams, Alycia Mokedanz, David Garry and Ivan Zalessov - have one goal in mind: to make it to the finals and battle for a spot in the NCAA Championships.

MSU Diver Danielle Williams Places Fourth At Canada Senior Nationals

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:50:59 PST

Michigan State junior diver Danielle Williams staked her claim as one of Canada's best women's divers by finishing in the top 10 at the Canada Senior Nationals March 6-9. Williams finished fourth in one-meter diving and ninth in three-meter diving, giving her a strong chance of qualifying for the 2008 Olympic Diving Trials.

Puskaric, Ward And Zalessov Shine As Spartans Finish 10th At League Meet

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 23:51:05 PST

Freshmen Kevin Puskaric and L. Colby Ward and sophomore diver Ivan Zalessov highlighted MSU's showing during the third and final day of the Big Ten Men's Swimming & Diving Championships. Each athlete scored for the Spartans, who finished 10th in the team standings with 159 points.

MSU Remains 10th At Big Ten Swim Championships

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 13:16:00 PST

Senior Adam Schmitt placed ninth in the 200 free finals, Michigan State's top individual finish in the league meet so far, to lead the Spartan men's swimming & diving team at the Big Ten Championships Friday at Michigan. MSU currently stands 10th with 111 team points.

Spartans 10th After Day One Of Big Ten Championships

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 22:53:13 PST

Sophomore divers Ivan Zalessov and David Garry each scored in one-meter diving and the 400 medley relay team made an NCAA 'B' qualifying standard to highlight the Michigan State men's swimming & diving team after the first day of the Big Ten Men's Swimming & Diving Championships. MSU is in 10th place with 56 points, just behind Iowa. No. 4 Michigan leads the team standings with 344 points.

Spartans Head To Big Ten Men's Swimming & Diving Championships

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:04:06 PST

The Michigan State men's swimming & diving will take its most talented team in years to the Big Ten Men's Swimming & Diving Championships this weekend. The three-day event begins with the 500 free, 200 IM and 50 free preliminary rounds on Thursday, Feb. 28 at noon at Michigan's Canham Natatorium.