GRINNELL, Iowa- The Illinois College Blueboys and Lady Blues traveled to compete in the Midwest Conference Swimming and Diving Championships hosted by Grinnell College.
The team had some incredible record breaking performances on day one.
Jake Howey led the men's team placing sixth in the 500-yard freestyle with a time of 4:49.97. This time ranks fourth in the event in the IC school record book. The men's 200-yard relay team was also able to rewrite the record book. The team of Howey,
Cooper Meyer,
Steven Lorett, and
Austin Sharrah were able to post the fifth fastest time in school history with a time of 1:32.54.
The women's team was also able to put together some record breaking performances.
Marjori Russo topped her own record in the 50-yard freestyle placing eleventh in the event with a time of 25.58. This time ranks third in the event in IC school history. The women's 200-yard freestyle relay team of Russo, Abbey Glaser,
Thea Corriveau, and
Jenna Kenning rounded out the record breaking day for IC recording the fourth fastest time in the event in school history at 1:46.43.Â
Both teams will continue competition throughout the weekend.Â
