ResultsSARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.—Skidmore College swimming and diving closed out its opening weekend in dominant fashion, sweeping Potsdam on Saturday at the Williamson Sports Center.
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The women's team notched a 112-105 win, while the men rolled to a 129-101 victory.
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Freshman
Olivia Morfit picked up a pair of wins for the Thoroughbreds, touching in first in the 500 (5:59.38) and 1000-yard freestyle (12:17.80). She was followed closely by teammates
Ellen Sweder and
Rebecca Guertin, who finished 2-3 in both events.
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Yookee Roh was also a dual winner, placing first in the 200-yard individual medley (2:19.61) and teaming with
Erin Donovan,
Caroline Tuttle and
Claire Stetten for first in the 200-yard medley relay. Donovan posted her second win of the day in the 100-yard backstroke (1:04.96), edging out Skidmore rookie
Claire Stetten (1:06.04), who touched in second.
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The men's team got a pair of wins from
Gabriel Salitan-Alvarez, who finished first in the 200 (1:53.34) and the 500-yard freestyle (5:13.87). Freshmen
Hiro Kamei,
Harrison Shockley and
Teague Costello each took home individual first-place finishes in the 100-yard breaststroke, the 100-yard backstroke and the 100-yard free, respectively.
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Kamei, Shockley and Costello also combined with teammate
Charlie Bullis for first in the 200-yard medley relay (1:42.26).
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Kevin Brito had a strong day on the board for the Thoroughbreds, taking first in the 1-meter (252.07) and three-meter (203.17) events.
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"We swam an outstanding meet today with our overall team depth and the second, third and fourth-place finishes making the difference in today's wins," said Skidmore head coach
Jill Belding Greenleaf. "We're excited as a team to see where we can go this season. The team was gutsy in their swims, reflecting the work they are putting in at practice."
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Skidmore hosts Liberty League foe Vassar at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7.
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