Buffalo’s Donmez Shines on Worldwide Stage at 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games

Story courtesy of Buffalo’s Athletic Communications Department

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – Pinar Donmez of the University at Buffalo swimming and diving program competed on the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games this week, posting an occasion win and two extra podium finishes whereas representing Turkey. The sixth version of the video games featured 57 international locations competing throughout 23 classes of sport.

Donmez highlighted her week by successful the 100-meter breaststroke with a time of 1:10.25 within the finals on Sunday. The freshman additionally earned a second place end within the preliminary spherical of the occasion with a time of 1:11.23 within the subject of 12 swimmers.

Donmez continued her momentum into Monday, taking first place within the preliminary spherical of the 200-meter with a time of two:40.49. The freshman positioned second within the finals spherical of the occasion with a private finest time of two:32.91.

Donmez opened the 50-meter breaststroke preliminary spherical on Tuesday by taking first place within the two-heat subject of 15 swimmers with a time of 32.01. The freshman secured one other podium end by taking second place within the occasion finals with a time of 32.24.

All data relating to the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games will be accessed here. All outcomes from the video games will be discovered here.

Donmez and the Bulls return to competitors on Friday, November 21^st, within the Alumni Arena Natatorium as they host Canisius and Niagara within the UB Invite. The first session of the three-session meet begins at 5 p.m. An entire schedule for Buffalo swimming and diving will be discovered here.