George Washington University Athletics
GW Men Win Dual Meet; Women Split
11/21/1999 12:00:00 AM | Swimming
On the men's side, senior Tim Champney (Seminole, FL/Cypress Lake) finished first in two individual events, the 100- and 200-yard backstrokes in times of :50.76 and 1:53.24, respectively. Junior Wes Teter (Farmer's Branch, TX/RL Turner High) claimed first place finishes in the 200 free and the 100 free, while junior Alvaro Fortuny (Guatemala City, Guatemala/Colegio Interamericano) continued his strong season with victories in the 100 and 200 breast races. Freshman David Dillehay (Gallatin, TN/Gallatin), last week's Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week, won yet another 1000 free, this time in 9:55.37. Junior Jeremy Hoders (Deerfield, IL/Deerfield) won both diving events. Overall, the men defeated George Mason, 152-92, and William & Mary, 163-123. Their record improves to 4-1.
Sophomore Nell Friar (Oak Ridge, TN/Oak Ridge High) won two events for the women, the 100 and 200 breaststrokes in times of 1:05.27 and 2:21.77, respectively. Senior Jennifer Skinner (Liberty, MO/Liberty), last week's Atlantic 10 Performer of the Week, won the 1000 free. Junior Lynne McCormick (Columbus, OH/Upper Arlington) won the 1M diving event with a score of 211.95. The women defeated George Mason, 155-99, but fell short to William & Mary, 160-137. The women now stand at 4-2.
GW's next meet is Jan. 15, as the teams travel to Maryland.
First Place Finishes
Men1000-y Free David Dillehay 9:55.37 200-y Free Wes Teter 1:42.75 100-y Backstroke Tim Champney :50.76 100-y Breast Alvaro Fortuny :58.15 200-y Fly Juan Bocanegra 1:57.38 100-y Free Wes Teter :46.73 200-y Backstroke Tim Champney 1:53.24 200-y Breast Alvaro Fortuny 2:06.49 1M Diving Jeremy Hoders 252.55 3M Diving Jeremy Hoders 245.45Women 1000-y Free Jennifer Skinner 10:35.31 100-y Breast Nell Friar 1:05.27 200-y Fly Laura Najjar 2:11.05 100-y Free Rachel Smith :53.31 200-y Breast Nell Friar 2:21.77 1M Diving Lynne McCormick 211.95
