Tulane Swimming and Diving Finishes Third in AAC Championships
Feb 20, 2022 | Women's Swimming and Diving
DALLAS – Tulane Swimming and Diving finished third in the AAC Championships on Saturday with a team total of 641 points at the Robson & Lindley Aquatics Center and Barr-McMillion Natatorium in Dallas.
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The Green Wave's successful weekend was capped off by junior Lilly Byrne earning the Most Outstanding Swimmer award after her stellar performance over the last four days.
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Lilly Byrne kicked off the night for the Green Wave by adding a silver medal to her trophy case by coming in at a time of 16:34.19. Bryne won three individual medals and one team medal in her AAC outing.
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Danielle Titus and Gianna Spremullo went one and two in the women's 200 backstroke final, as Titus claimed first place with a time of 1:57.10, setting a career-best and a new school record. Spremullo recorded a well-deserved runner-up finish in 1:57.14, also grabbing a career-best time.
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Christiana Williams gathered the silver medal with a 2:13.14 in the 200 breaststroke finals, earning her second individual medal of the meet.
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In platform diving, Paige McKenzie set a career-best and secured a new program record with her 226.50 points.
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Be sure to follow the program on Facebook and Twitter (@GreenWaveSwim) and on Instagram (@TulaneSwimDive). Fans can also follow Tulane Athletics on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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WE ARE NOLA BUILT
Tulane University is located in the city of New Orleans. It is a city built on tradition and resiliency. The lessons Green Wave student-athletes have learned through their connection with this university and city have BUILT doctors, lawyers, business leaders, conference champions, all-conference players, all-Americans, professional athletes and NCAA tournament teams. The city of New Orleans has shaped us into who we are today. We are One City. We are Tulane. We are NOLA BUILT. Check out our story at NolaBuilt.com.Â
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The Green Wave's successful weekend was capped off by junior Lilly Byrne earning the Most Outstanding Swimmer award after her stellar performance over the last four days.
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Lilly Byrne kicked off the night for the Green Wave by adding a silver medal to her trophy case by coming in at a time of 16:34.19. Bryne won three individual medals and one team medal in her AAC outing.
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Danielle Titus and Gianna Spremullo went one and two in the women's 200 backstroke final, as Titus claimed first place with a time of 1:57.10, setting a career-best and a new school record. Spremullo recorded a well-deserved runner-up finish in 1:57.14, also grabbing a career-best time.
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Christiana Williams gathered the silver medal with a 2:13.14 in the 200 breaststroke finals, earning her second individual medal of the meet.
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In platform diving, Paige McKenzie set a career-best and secured a new program record with her 226.50 points.
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Be sure to follow the program on Facebook and Twitter (@GreenWaveSwim) and on Instagram (@TulaneSwimDive). Fans can also follow Tulane Athletics on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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WE ARE NOLA BUILT
Tulane University is located in the city of New Orleans. It is a city built on tradition and resiliency. The lessons Green Wave student-athletes have learned through their connection with this university and city have BUILT doctors, lawyers, business leaders, conference champions, all-conference players, all-Americans, professional athletes and NCAA tournament teams. The city of New Orleans has shaped us into who we are today. We are One City. We are Tulane. We are NOLA BUILT. Check out our story at NolaBuilt.com.Â
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