The Teams: The Johns Hopkins menÕs and womenÕs swimming teams both finished second behind Emory (GA) at the 2001 UAA Swimming and Diving Championships last weekend at Emory. The JHU women accumulated 1,046 points and boasted the UAA Swimmer and Diver of the Year, while the Blue Jay men amassed 1,008 points and also boasted the UAA Diver of the Year.
The final team scoring for both the men and women are listed below:
2001 UAA Swimming and Diving Championships
Final MenÕs Team Scoring
1. Emory-1,290
2. Johns Hopkins-1,008
3. Carnegie Mellon-835
4. Washington University-655
5. NYU-418.50
6. Case Western-386.50
7. Rochester-250
8. Brandeis-197
9. Chicago-192
2001 UAA Swimming and Diving Championships
Final WomenÕs Team Scoring
1. Emory 1,371.50
2. Johns Hopkins 1,046
3. Case Western 630.50
4. Washington University 542
5. Carnegie Mellon 454
6. NYU 398
7. Rochester 393
8. Brandeis 269
9. Chicago 160
Below is a run-down of HopkinsÕ top individual performers at the 2001 UAA Swimming and Diving Championships.
Harbeson Gains UAA Swimmer of the Year Honors: For the second consecutive year, Johns Hopkins sophomore Stephanie Harbeson (Harriman, NY/The Peddie School (NJ)) claimed UAA Swimmer of the Year honors as she won two individual events, helped one relay team to a first-place finish, and fueled two other relays to second-place finishes. Harbeson won the 200 free with an NCAA "A" qualifying and UAA record time of 1:53.77 and added a first-place finish in the 500 free with an NCAA "A" standard time of 5:01.19. She also swam the anchor leg of the Blue JaysÕ first-place 800 free relay team, which also automatically qualified for the NCAA Championships with a UAA-record time of 7:43.96. Harbeson was also a member of the second-place 200 free relay (1:39.12/NCAA "B" qualifying time) and the second-place 400 medley relay (3:56.77/NCAA "A" qualifier).
Collins Claims UAA Diver of the Year: Senior Lindsay Collins (Durango, CO/Durango) made the selection of the 2001 UAA Diver of the Year rather simple as she easily won both the one and three-meter dives at the championships. Collins, who has qualified for the NCAA Championships on both boards, won the one-meter event with a score of 393.1 and came back to win the three-meter with a score of 456.15. She won the one-meter by over 30 points and claimed the three-meter title by over 40 points.
Lewis Sweeps to UAA Diver of the Year Honors: Senior Kris Lewis (Denton, TX/Denton) will lead the Johns Hopkins men into the NCAA Championships fresh off a sweep of the one and three-meter dives as the UAA Championships. Lewis won the three-meter dive with a score of 484.40 and added the individual title in the one-meter with a score of 468.15. He was at his best in the three-meter as he finished nearly 60 points ahead of the runner-up en route to claiming UAA Diver of the Year honors.
Brinsley Excels: While Harbeson and Collins walked away with the individual honors, junior Krissy Brinsley (Avon, IN/Avon) also picked up a pair of individual titles and should once again make an impact for the Blue Jays at the NCAA Championships. Brinsley won the 100 back (58.55) and the 200 back (2:05.87) with times that both met NCAA "A" qualifying standards and set UAA records as well., while senior Lindsay Collins placed first in the one-meter dive with a score of 393.1. Both BrinsleyÕs time and CollinsÕ score are UAA records, while BrinsleyÕs time also met NCAA "A" qualifying standards. Brinsley also placed second in the 200 IM with a time of 2:08.16, which automatically qualifies her for the NCAA Championships. She also swam the third leg of the Blue JaysÕ first-place 800 free relay team, which also automatically qualified for the NCAA Championships with a UAA-record time of 7:43.96. Brinsley was also a member of the second-place 200 free relay (1:39.12/NCAA "B" qualifying time) and the second-place 400 medley relay (3:56.77/NCAA "A" qualifier).
Armstrong Prepares: Sophomore Scott Armstrong (Medford Lakes, NJ/Bernards), who had already qualified for the NCAA Championships, didnÕt shave down for the UAA Championships, yet still won the 500 free with an NCAA "A" qualifying time of 4:35.53. He is considered a legitimate contender for individual NCAA titles in the 500 free and the 1650 free.
Levin Claims the 50 Free: Sophomore Mark Levin (Fairfax, VA/W.T. Woodson) added a first-place finish in the 50 free with a time of 21.23 (NCAA "B" qualifying time) and placed fourth in the 100 free with a time of 47.02. He also placed seventh in the 100 breast (59.60). In addition to his individual exploits, Levin was also a key member of HopkinsÕ relay teams. He swam the second leg for HopkinsÕ first-place 400 free relay (3:06.51/NCAA B qualifier) and also helped the 200 medley relay (1:34.50) and the 400 medley relay (3:29.67) teams to third place finishes with NCAA provisional qualifying times. He was also a member of the 200 free relay team which placed third with a time of 1:25.39.
Benja-Athon Qualifies in Three Events: Sophomore Theda Benja-Athon (Port Washington, NY/Schreiber) placed second in both the 200 fly (2:10.50) and the 400 IM (4:37.62) and fourth in the 200 IM (2:11.95). All three times meet NCAA "B" standards. She also swam the first leg of the Blue JaysÕ first-place 800 free relay team, which also automatically qualified for the NCAA Championships with a UAA-record time of 7:43.96.
Rudinsky Rules: Freshman Megan Rudinsky (Bethel Park, PA/Bethel Park) placed second in the 100 fly (57.99), fourth in the 50 free (24.82), and eighth in the 100 free (54.58). Her time in the 100 fly automatically qualified her for the NCAA Championships. Rudinsky was also a member of the second-place 200 free relay (1:39.12/NCAA "B" qualifying time) and the second-place 400 medley relay (3:56.77/NCAA "A" qualifier).
Out of the Shadows: Senior Sabina Rogers (Midlothian, VA/Midlothian) finished third in the one-meter dive with a score of 358.55 and second in the three-meter dive with a score of 413.15. If not for teammate Lindsay Collins, Rogers may have been tabbed the UAA Diver of the Year as her cumulative score was second only to CollinsÕ.
Horn Qualifies: Senior Alex Horn (Chicago, IL/St. Ignatius) placed fourth in the 100 fly with a time of 59.56, which is an NCAA provisional qualifying time.
Metzler Moves On: Senior Bridget Metzler (Auburn, NY/Auburn) placed sixth in the 100 fly with an NCAA provisional qualifying time of 59.94.
Freshman Freestyler Picks Up Valuable Points: Freshman Genevieve Gallagher (Irwin, PA/Home Schooled) placed fourth in the 200 free (1:57.73) and seventh in the 100 free (54.41). She also swam the second leg of the Blue JaysÕ first-place 800 free relay team, which automatically qualified for the NCAA Championships with a UAA-record time of 7:43.96.
A Glimpse of the Future: Sophomore Keo Feurstein (Princeton Junction, NJ/Stuart Country Day), the only non-senior diver on the Johns Hopkins roster, enjoyed a solid showing at the UAA Championships as she placed fifth in the three-meter with a score of 366.20 and seventh in the one-meter with a score of 317.75.
Two Thirds Are Better Than One: Freshman Elizabeth Schlicher (Mountain Lakes, NJ/Mountain Lakes) provisionally qualified for the NCAA Championships in both the 100 breast (1:08.28) and the 200 breast (2:27.20) as she placed third in both events. She was also a member of the second-place 400 medley relay team (3:56.77/NCAA "A" qualifier).
TurnerÕs Double: Junior Brittany Turner (Carmel, IN/Carmel) placed fifth in the 100 breast (1:09.07) and eighth in the 200 breast (2:32.16).
Back, Back, Back: Junior Melanie McLenithan (Sanger, CA/Sanger) placed sixth in the 100 back (1:01.18) and seventh in the 200 back (2:13.72).
Another First-Year Contributor: Freshman Lauren Thompson (Flushing, NY/Horace Mann) placed seventh in the 100 back (1:01.87).
So Close: Freshman Emma Gregory (Hillsborough, NJ/Hillsborough) just missed the NCAA provisional qualifying standard in the 200 fly as she placed fifth in the event with a time of 2:13.10.
Lofthus Picks Up Three Top-Eight Finishes: Sophomore Dave Lofthus (Honeoye Falls, NY/Honeoye Falls-Lima) finished third in the 100 fly (51.11) and fourth in the 200 back (1:53.53) with both times meeting NCAA "B" qualifying standards. He added an eighth-place finish in the 200 IM (1:58.45). Lofthus also swam the anchor leg for HopkinsÕ first-place 400 free relay (3:06.51), which provisionally qualified for the NCAA Championships.
Six, Seven, Eight: Freshman Matt McKee (Cleveland OH/St. Edward) finished sixth in the 100 fly with an NCAA provisional time of 51.74 and added a seventh place finish in the 100 back (54.04) and an eighth place finish in the 200 back (1:57.35). In addition, McKee also helped the 200 medley relay (1:34.50) and the 400 medley relay (3:29.67) teams to third place finishes with NCAA provisional qualifying times.
Captain, My Captain: Senior co-captain Kamal Masud (Karachi, Pakistan/Mercersburg Academy) provisionally qualified for the NCAA Championships in the 200 fly (1:55.34) and finished eighth in the 100 fly with a time of 52.00. In addition, he swam the third leg for HopkinsÕ second place 800 free relay team (6:53.72).
Shuffling Off to Buffalo: Sophomore Steve Leoniak (State College, PA/State College) provisionally qualified for the NCAA Championships, which will take place in Buffalo, with a fourth-place time of 1:43.63 in the 200 free. He also swam the first leg for HopkinsÕ second place 800 free relay (6:53.72)
OliverÕs Story: Freshman Oliver Buccicone (Rochester, MN/Lourdes) finished second in the 500 free (4:37.54) and fifth in the 200 free (1:43.66). Both times met NCAA "B" standards.
PitzÕ Points: Freshman Scott Pitz (Paoli, PA/Conestoga) placed fifth in the 100 breast (59.18). His time met NCAA "B" qualifying standards. Pitz also helped the 200 medley relay (1:34.50) and the 400 medley relay (3:29.67) teams to third place finishes with NCAA provisional qualifying times.
The "Lo" Down on LoVerdi: Sophomore Jason LoVerdi (Fredericksburg, VA/James Monroe) place fifth in the 100 back (53.50). In addition, he helped the 400 medley relay team place third with a time of 3:29.67 (NCAA B qualifier).
WeÕd Like to "Seymour" of This: Sophomore Charlie Seymour (Pittsburgh, PA/Upper St. Clair) placed sixth in the 200 back with a time of 1:57.06.
Fisher Fuels Relay: Junior Brett Fisher (North Oaks, MN/Mounds View) swam the first leg of HopkinsÕ third place 200 medley relay (1:34.50), which provisionally qualified for the NCAA Championships.
Good Will: Senior co-captain Will Freund (Linwood, NJ/Mainland) swam the second leg of HopkinsÕ second place 800 free relay team (6:53.72).
Brannock Fuels Relays: Sophomore Justin Brannock (West Palm Beach, FL/Dreyfoos School of the Arts) placed sixth in the 100 free (47.14), but its was his performance on HopkinsÕ relay teams that stood out. He swam the first leg of JHUÕs first-place 400 free relay (3:06.51), and was a member of the second place 800 free relay (6:53.72) and the third place 200 free relay (1:25.39). The 800 free relay team posted an NCAA provisional qualifying time.
Drucker, Robinson Contribute: Freshman Loren Robinson (Coats, NC/Triton) and freshman Adam Drucker (Lafayette, CA/Campolindo) were both key members of HopkinsÕ relay teams. Robinson swam the third leg of the first-place 400 free relay (3:06.51/NCAA B) and the anchor leg of the 200 free relay (1:25.39), which placed third. Drucker sawm the second leg of the 200 free relay.
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