Ephwomen complete action at the Middlebury Invitational
MIDDLEBURY, VT- The Williams College women’s swimming and diving team (6-2) competed in the final day of the Middlebury Invitational Saturday afternoon. This also marked the final competition in the stellar four-year careers of Daniella Johnson and Nicole Glennon.
“I’m very proud of the effort of our seniors who finished up their Eph careers,” said head coach Steve Kuster. “I’m very happy with the performances of everyone who ended their season today.”
Some of those notable Ephs who excelled in their final action of the 2007-08 season were juniors Kristan McIntosh and Emily Gray, and sophomores Abby Islan and Tracey Vitchers.
On the day the Ephs grabbed four event victories and 4 second place finishes. The top performances were first year Erin Altenburger in the 100 yard backstroke (1:01.41), sophomore Christina Metcalf in the 100 yard breaststroke, senior Michelle Kurkul in the 200 yard backstroke (2:11.93), and sophomore Lisa Cucolo in the 200 yard IM (2:12.58).
The second place finishes for the Ephs were Cucolo in the 100 yard breaststroke (1:09.47), Metcalf in the 200 yard IM (2:15.32), Islan in the 200 yard breaststroke (2:38.67), and first year Ryan McChesney in the 200 yard freestyle (1:58.74).
“Today we saw some good NESCAC tune up swims and some great end of season swims,” said Kuster.
The Ephs now look forward to defend their conference title at the NESCAC Championships starting February 22th.
