Michigan State University
US Open
Swimming Finishes Out Final Day At U.S. Open
12/2/2006 12:00:00 AM | Swimming and Diving
Dec. 2, 2006
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Adam Schmitt led the Michigan State men's swim team, in the third and final day of the U.S. Open, finishing the 100-meter freestyle in a tie for 34th place as he touched the wall in 52.95.
Sho Koba (54.81) and Gabe Strickler (55.15) also competed in the event, finishing 75th and 77th, respectively. U.S. Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps had the fastest preliminary time out of the 91 competitors, with a 50.56.
Kris Olszewski swam to a third-place finish in the first of six heats in the 1500 freestyle. Olszewski posted a time of 16:11.36.
"We went down for the experience and exposure for our program," said MSU head coach Matt Gianiodis. "We had a lot of freshman on the trip, so it was good for them to swim in such a competitive environment. Our men's 800 meter-relay ended up in seventh in the long-course pool yesterday, so we'll see how well they can do the rest of the season."
The Michigan State men's and women's swimming and diving teams compete against Ball State on Dec. 9 in the final home meet of 2006 at the Charles McCaffree Pool in the IM West Building. The meet is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m.
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