Falcons Edged Out by Wyoming in Dual Action

LARAMIE, Wyo. – The Air Force Academy men's swimming and diving team were just barely edged out in a dual meet against Wyoming, 159-141, Friday evening, Oct. 18, at Laramie High School. The Falcons won six events overall, to go along with six runner-up finishes, but were DQ'd in the final relay to fall just short.

"It was an incredible college dual meet, as it came down to the final relay," Head Coach Rob Clayton said. "We won the final three individual events to set up the final relay race. Unfortunately we were disqualified for being in the wrong lane in the final relay."

"Despite the ending, it was an incredible meet, and we were very excited with how we swam," Clayton continued. "I am very proud of the guys and how they battled back. It was a great meet all the way through"

The day began with a win in the 200 medley relay, as the squad of seniors Cole McAnany and Zach Nelson, as well as sophomores Aaron Pang and Corey Shepard placed first with a 1:31.11. Pang and Nelson weren't finished though, as both captured individual wins as well. Pang had an upset win in the 100 fly with a 49.18, while Nelson took gold in the 200 IM with a 1:54.79.

Sophomore Isaac Gwin continued his dominance of the backstroke events, as he took first in both the 100 (49.90) and 200 (1:51.11). The final event win came courtesy of freshman Wen Zhang in the 200 freestyle, touching in with a 1:41.46.

Over on the diving board, AF had runner-up finishes in both the 1-meter and 3-meter, as sophomore Jack Macceca took second in the 1-meter, and freshman Brett Jenkins was second in the 3-meter.

The Falcons will be right back in action tomorrow, Oct. 19, when they take on in-state rival Denver. Action from the El Pomar Natatorium is set for a 1 p.m. start time.

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Isaac Gwin

Brett Jenkins

Jack Macceca

Cole McAnany

Zach Nelson

Aaron Pang

Corey Shepard

Wen Zhang

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