FPU Swim Delivers Showstoppers at Winter Invite

MONTEREY PARK, Calif. – The Fresno Pacific swim and dive staff competed down on the La Verne Winter Invitational from November 21-23. Each day introduced on new challenges for the Sunbirds, but a number of Fresno Pacific student-athletes had been finalists within the day’s prelims with two Sunbirds making NCAA “B” Cut.

The first day at Winter Invite set an unbelievable tone for the weekend. Fresno Pacific opened the meet with excessive vitality and delivered robust swims throughout the board. On the ladies’s aspect, Charlotte Wilbers superior to the B remaining within the 500 freestyle, dropping two seconds from her morning swim, whereas Jillian Lambert earned a NCAA Nationals “B” minimize within the 50 freestyle and received the occasion. The males continued the momentum with standout performances as nicely. Justin Ferrer dropped time within the 200 IM, the 200 freestyle relay secured a third-place end, Oskar Herbut positioned within the high 5 of the five hundred freestyle, and Enzo Perragine posted one other time drop from prelims.

“Started out strong for the first day of our midseason meet,” stated head coach aymond Eggert. “The team was both nervous and excited about getting to this meet and swimming fast. Almost all had either season or personal best times. Along with a couple of men’s relays close to NCAA cuts. Great energy and love seeing all of the cheering behind the lanes! Felt like great team atmosphere!”

Saturday’s occasions kicked off similar to day one with quick swims and nice vitality from the complete staff. On the ladies’s aspect, Hermione had a powerful swim within the 100 breaststroke, and Mia Manno delivered a formidable private finest within the 100 butterfly to earn a spot within the remaining. For the lads, Olivier highlighted the session with a standout efficiency within the 200 freestyle, coming into finals in second place whereas additionally posting a private finest and incomes an NCAA Nationals “B” minimize.

Even after two days of intense competitors, Fresno Pacific’s swimmers confirmed unbelievable grit and gave every thing they’d. A standout second got here from freshman Mia Manno, who secured a spot within the A remaining of the 200 butterfly, together with Cara Moehle becoming a member of the C remaining of the identical occasion. The staff’s distance group additionally shined within the mile, incomes private bests from Mia Buller, Olivia Correa, Anja Gundesdottir, Enzo Duffey, and Oskar Herbut.

“I’m extremely proud of this group and the hard work they’ve put in. It’s exciting to see that dedication reflected in the results,” stated assistant coach Rebeca Bribiesca Spears. Overall, the vitality is excessive, the swims had been excellent, and we’re excited for what’s nonetheless to come back!”

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