FPU Swim Celebrates Stellar Sunbird Seniors

FRESNO, Calif. – In the ultimate residence meet of the season, the Fresno Pacific swim and dive workforce celebrated their seniors previous to the twin meet towards UC Santa Cruz. The Sunbirds valiantly competed within the water towards the Banana Slugs, however finally fell to the Division III powerhouse.

In a heartfelt ceremony, a number of Sunbird seniors have been honored for his or her unforgettable performances and contributions they’ve made at Fresno Pacific. Over the course of their careers, the Fresno Pacific group can proudly say these gamers have lifted others up, led by instance, and represented the ‘Birds with satisfaction. The customary they’ve set will proceed to encourage future Sunbirds for years to come back.

“The meet went well. We had a fun time with the seniors and honoring them,” stated head coach Ray Eggert. “They have put a lot of time and effort into this program. I am very grateful they trusted me enough to stay and lead them.”

On the lads’s aspect, Tony Montes led the cost within the backstroke occasions, putting second within the 100-yard backstroke with a time of 53.84 earlier than following it up with a powerful displaying within the 200-yard backstroke, touching in 2:00.28. Fellow Sunbird Justin Ferrer delivered one of many prime swims of the meet for Fresno Pacific, ending second within the 200 backstroke at 1:58.55 and claiming a meet win within the 400 IM with a formidable 4:10.85.

Sprint occasions additionally proved productive for the Sunbirds. August Ottesen posted a third-place end within the 50 freestyle (22.39) and adopted with a stable 53.07 within the 100 butterfly. Nico Barna contributed precious factors with a 50.93 within the 100 freestyle and a 1:01.95 within the 100 breaststroke, whereas Olivier Petre positioned second within the 200 freestyle at 1:47.32 and anchored the Sunbirds’ successful 200 freestyle relay, which touched first in 1:28.98.

Distance occasions additionally noticed constant efforts from Fresno Pacific, highlighted by Oskar Herbut’s 10:35.38 within the 1000 freestyle and Petre’s 4:58.98 within the 500 freestyle, each ending among the many prime Sunbird occasions of the day.

On the ladies’s aspect, Jillian Lambert delivered one in every of Fresno Pacific’s strongest particular person swims, successful the 50 freestyle with a time of 24.34 and later ending second within the 100 freestyle (55.08). Mia Manno continued her robust season with a 2:23.22 within the 200 butterfly and a 1:03.74 within the 100 butterfly, whereas Hermione Roe posted stable performances within the breaststroke occasions, together with a 1:12.17 within the 100 breaststroke and a 2:37.75 within the 200 breaststroke.

The Sunbird ladies completed with a rating of 45 to the Banana Slugs 210, whereas the lads wrapped the meet with a rating of 64 to UC Santa Cruz’s 193.

“I loved the atmosphere the team brought to today’s meet,” stated assistant coach Rebeca Bribiesca Spears. “We saw great attitudes, continued progress, and a lot of heart. Today was all about celebrating our seniors and everything they’ve accomplished over the past four years.”

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