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Noles Add Four Wins on Friday
10/20/2023 7:08:00 PM | Men's Swimming and Diving, Women's Swimming and Diving
Tallahassee, Fla. – The No. 24/NR Florida State swimming and diving teams picked up four wins on Friday at the annual 'Paint it Pink' contest at Morcom Aquatics Center.
The 24th-ranked men (2-0, 1-0 ACC) defeated Florida Southern, 168-58, while the women (1-1, 0-1 ACC) were victorious over West Florida (200-63), North Florida (203-54) and the Mocs (209-47).
"Two meets in two days is tough but I really like what I saw from our team," FSU head coach Neal Studd said. "Today was about the younger student-athletes stepping up and that's exactly what they did. We had some really great performances across the board."
The men started the meet off with a win in the 200 medley relay behind Mathew Iverson, Tommaso Baravelli, Peter Varjasi and Jokubas Keblys (1:30.52).
The Seminoles swept the next five races, starting with the 1000 free, with Yordan Yanchev (9:27.21) edging his teammate Jack Rowell (9:27.67) for the win.
Utku Kurtdere was the winner in the 200 free (1:38.05) and Andrew Rich grabbed first in the 100 back (48.96). Varjasi placed first in the 100 breast (55.23) and Gustav Olsson led the way in the 200 fly (1:52.33).
Out of the break, Herbet was the winner at 44.43 in the 100 free and Rich placed first in the 200 back (1:49.61).
In the 500 free Jaka Pusnik placed first (4:37.20), followed closely behind by Jack Hall (4:38.01) and Zach Smith (4:39.35) for the sweep.
Varjasi added another win, claiming the 100 fly (48.93) and Matthew Iverson took first in the 200 IM (1:54.40) before FSU finished first in the 200 free relay to end the meet behind Rian Covington, Eli Butters, Sam Bork, and Arijus Pavlidi (1:21.90).
In the women's meet, FSU started with a win in the 200 medley relay behind Jaden Herbet, Maddy Huggins, Jenny Halden and Gabrianna Banks (1:42.89).
FSU started with a one-two showing in the 1000 free with Julia Brzozowski (10:09.44) and Ella Dyjak (10:25.77). The Seminoles followed with first place finishes in the 200 free (Sarah Evans – 1:53.50) and 100 back (Edith Jernstedt – 56.12).
Maddy Huggins was the winner in the 200 fly (2:02.70) and Maysa Ratiu also grabbed first in the 50 free (23.96) just ahead of Evans (24.00) in second.
Sara Moulson and Banks went one-two in the 100 free. Moulson touched first at 51.69 and Banks got second at 52.61.
Sydney Cole placed first in the 200 back (2:03.17), followed by Huggins winning the 200 breast (2:17.07).
Sophie Freeman took first place in the 500 free (4:59.93), and Jenny Bird placed first in the 100 fly (55.37) before FSU finished ended the day with a win in the 200 free relay behind Alexandra Dicks, Ratiu, Gloria Muzito and Jernstedt (1:34.34).
In diving, Izzy Gregersen was the winner on both springboards. She won 1-meter with a score of 292.80 and 3-meter at 327.80, ahead of Jesscia Buntman (292.20) in second.
"It felt great to be back at home," FSU head diving coach John Proctor said. "Competing on back-to-back days is tough, but these ladies had some great dives. They were relaxed and enjoyed competing today."
The Seminoles will return to the Morcom Aquatics Center to face LSU and Alabama on November 4th at 10 a.m. The meet will celebrate the Seminole Heritage.
For updates and exclusive content, follow the Seminoles on X (@FSU_Swimming), Instagram (@fsuswimdive) and Facebook (FSUSwimmingDiving.).
The 24th-ranked men (2-0, 1-0 ACC) defeated Florida Southern, 168-58, while the women (1-1, 0-1 ACC) were victorious over West Florida (200-63), North Florida (203-54) and the Mocs (209-47).
"Two meets in two days is tough but I really like what I saw from our team," FSU head coach Neal Studd said. "Today was about the younger student-athletes stepping up and that's exactly what they did. We had some really great performances across the board."
The men started the meet off with a win in the 200 medley relay behind Mathew Iverson, Tommaso Baravelli, Peter Varjasi and Jokubas Keblys (1:30.52).
The Seminoles swept the next five races, starting with the 1000 free, with Yordan Yanchev (9:27.21) edging his teammate Jack Rowell (9:27.67) for the win.
Utku Kurtdere was the winner in the 200 free (1:38.05) and Andrew Rich grabbed first in the 100 back (48.96). Varjasi placed first in the 100 breast (55.23) and Gustav Olsson led the way in the 200 fly (1:52.33).
Out of the break, Herbet was the winner at 44.43 in the 100 free and Rich placed first in the 200 back (1:49.61).
In the 500 free Jaka Pusnik placed first (4:37.20), followed closely behind by Jack Hall (4:38.01) and Zach Smith (4:39.35) for the sweep.
Varjasi added another win, claiming the 100 fly (48.93) and Matthew Iverson took first in the 200 IM (1:54.40) before FSU finished first in the 200 free relay to end the meet behind Rian Covington, Eli Butters, Sam Bork, and Arijus Pavlidi (1:21.90).
In the women's meet, FSU started with a win in the 200 medley relay behind Jaden Herbet, Maddy Huggins, Jenny Halden and Gabrianna Banks (1:42.89).
FSU started with a one-two showing in the 1000 free with Julia Brzozowski (10:09.44) and Ella Dyjak (10:25.77). The Seminoles followed with first place finishes in the 200 free (Sarah Evans – 1:53.50) and 100 back (Edith Jernstedt – 56.12).
Maddy Huggins was the winner in the 200 fly (2:02.70) and Maysa Ratiu also grabbed first in the 50 free (23.96) just ahead of Evans (24.00) in second.
Sara Moulson and Banks went one-two in the 100 free. Moulson touched first at 51.69 and Banks got second at 52.61.
Sydney Cole placed first in the 200 back (2:03.17), followed by Huggins winning the 200 breast (2:17.07).
Sophie Freeman took first place in the 500 free (4:59.93), and Jenny Bird placed first in the 100 fly (55.37) before FSU finished ended the day with a win in the 200 free relay behind Alexandra Dicks, Ratiu, Gloria Muzito and Jernstedt (1:34.34).
In diving, Izzy Gregersen was the winner on both springboards. She won 1-meter with a score of 292.80 and 3-meter at 327.80, ahead of Jesscia Buntman (292.20) in second.
"It felt great to be back at home," FSU head diving coach John Proctor said. "Competing on back-to-back days is tough, but these ladies had some great dives. They were relaxed and enjoyed competing today."
The Seminoles will return to the Morcom Aquatics Center to face LSU and Alabama on November 4th at 10 a.m. The meet will celebrate the Seminole Heritage.
For updates and exclusive content, follow the Seminoles on X (@FSU_Swimming), Instagram (@fsuswimdive) and Facebook (FSUSwimmingDiving.).
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