Florida State University Athletics
Wilson, Varjasi Set National Record at Olympics
7/28/2024 2:03:00 PM | Men's Swimming and Diving, Women's Swimming and Diving
PARIS – Rising Florida State junior Max Wilson set a new national record for the U.S. Virgin Islands at the Olympic Games in Paris on Sunday in the men's 100 back.
Seeded with a time of 55.15, Wilson worked from lane eight in heat two. He led from start to finish, touching with a time of 54.49, taking 27th place overall.
On Saturday, Peter Varjasi competed in the final of the men's 4x100 free relay. In the heats, Varjasi anchored Germany to finish eighth with a time of 3:13.15, claiming the last spot in the final.
At night, Varjasi once again anchored, splitting 47.92 to move the Germans up to place seventh at 3:12.29, setting a new national record.
Ida Hulkko also competed in the women's 100 breast on Sunday, touching 26th at 1:08.73.
Action will continue Monday, with heat of the women's 100 back, featuring Emma Terebo.
2024 Olympics Schedule
July 27| Peter Varjasi – Germany, Men's 4x100 free relay – 7th
July 28 | Ida Hulkko – Finland, women's 100 breast; Max Wilson – U.S. Virgin Islands, men's 100 back – 27th, 54.49
July 29 | Emma Terebo – France, women's 100 back
July 30 | Gloria Muzito – Uganda, women's 100 free; Julio Horrego – Honduras, men's 200 breast
Aug. 1 | Emma Terebo – France, women's 200 back
Aug. 2 | Emma Terebo – France, mixed 4x100 medley relay
Aug. 3 | Max McCusker – Ireland, men's 4x100 medley ; Emma Terebo – France, women's 4x100 medley
Additionally, Molly Carlson (2016-20) will join NBC as a content creator for the Olympics. Carlson represents Team Canada in high diving, which is not featured In the Olympic program. A two-time World Aquatics silver medalist, Carlson is currently second in the rankings on the 2024 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series with 59 points.
For updates and exclusive content, follow the Seminoles on X (@FSU_Swimming), Instagram (@fsuswimdive) and Facebook (FSUSwimmingDiving).
Seeded with a time of 55.15, Wilson worked from lane eight in heat two. He led from start to finish, touching with a time of 54.49, taking 27th place overall.
On Saturday, Peter Varjasi competed in the final of the men's 4x100 free relay. In the heats, Varjasi anchored Germany to finish eighth with a time of 3:13.15, claiming the last spot in the final.
At night, Varjasi once again anchored, splitting 47.92 to move the Germans up to place seventh at 3:12.29, setting a new national record.
Ida Hulkko also competed in the women's 100 breast on Sunday, touching 26th at 1:08.73.
Action will continue Monday, with heat of the women's 100 back, featuring Emma Terebo.
2024 Olympics Schedule
July 27| Peter Varjasi – Germany, Men's 4x100 free relay – 7th
July 28 | Ida Hulkko – Finland, women's 100 breast; Max Wilson – U.S. Virgin Islands, men's 100 back – 27th, 54.49
July 29 | Emma Terebo – France, women's 100 back
July 30 | Gloria Muzito – Uganda, women's 100 free; Julio Horrego – Honduras, men's 200 breast
Aug. 1 | Emma Terebo – France, women's 200 back
Aug. 2 | Emma Terebo – France, mixed 4x100 medley relay
Aug. 3 | Max McCusker – Ireland, men's 4x100 medley ; Emma Terebo – France, women's 4x100 medley
Additionally, Molly Carlson (2016-20) will join NBC as a content creator for the Olympics. Carlson represents Team Canada in high diving, which is not featured In the Olympic program. A two-time World Aquatics silver medalist, Carlson is currently second in the rankings on the 2024 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series with 59 points.
For updates and exclusive content, follow the Seminoles on X (@FSU_Swimming), Instagram (@fsuswimdive) and Facebook (FSUSwimmingDiving).
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