Colorado College Women’s Swimming & Diving Team Faces Tough Competition
In a challenging meet against the Division II Colorado School of Mines, the Colorado College women’s swimming and diving team suffered a defeat with a final score of 159-81. Despite the loss, the team showcased strong individual performances and marked a significant improvement in their competitive results.
Individual Highlights
Head coach Jen Buffin expressed pride in the team’s efforts, stating, “We showed up today ready to compete at a high level and our athletes delivered. We posted season and lifetime bests, helping us secure our strongest finish against Mines in recent history.” The energy on deck was palpable, as the team put forth impressive efforts across various events.
Diving Success
Keller Pooley delivered outstanding performances in diving, clinching victory in both the 1-meter and 3-meter events with scores of 243.30 points and 241.28 points, respectively. Additionally, Hazel Ryden made a commendable collegiate debut, finishing second in the 1-meter dive with a score of 143.70 points.
Swimming Achievements
In the swimming events, several athletes stood out:
- Megan Simonson claimed first place in the 50 freestyle, clocking in at 24.75 seconds.
- Annie Engstrom won the 500 freestyle with a time of 5:13.37 and secured second place in the 100 freestyle event.
- Julia Cox took second in the 200 freestyle, while Livi Woolery finished as the runner-up in the 50 freestyle.
Additionally, Simonson, Cox, Woolery, and Sarah Buchman formed a relay team that placed second in the 200 freestyle relay.
Notable Performances
Coach Buffin remarked on the impressive results, noting, “Megan and Livi going 1-2 in the 50 free and Annie claiming the 500 free and runner-up in the 1000 were outstanding results.” Underlining the day’s highlights, she also mentioned Isabella Cole, who achieved a season-best time in the 100 breaststroke, securing another second-place finish.
Looking Ahead
The Colorado College women’s swimming and diving team will look to build on their recent performances as they compete against Adams State on Saturday, November 1, in Alamosa, Colorado. The team aims to leverage the momentum from their individual successes as they continue their season.
