Men’s Swim and Dive Claims Five Top Finishes at Front Range Invite

USAF ACADEMY – The Air Force men's swim and dive team had a strong season opener at the Front Range Invite, scoring 1,172.50 team points to outdo Denver (1,122), and Wyoming (918.50), Saturday afternoon at Cadet Natatorium. The Falcons finished first in five events and had 20 finishes in the top five.

Air Force kicked off the event strong in the 400-medley relay as Garrett Kennedy, Bridon Rosales, Daniel Detjen, and Chase Dwornicki claimed the top finish with a 4:01.72. The win marked one of two first-place finishes for Rosales who claimed first in the 100 breaststroke. Dwornicki also claimed first in the 100 free while also taking second in the 50 free.

Evan Witte had a stellar season opener with a first-place finish in the 500 freestyle and second place finish in the 200 fly. Camden Swigart notched a pair of second place finishes in the 200 IM and 400 IM.

The diving team performed exceptionally as Alex Kenyon took first place in the 3-meter dive followed up by teammates Jack Roby (second), and Tristan Trax (fourth). Kenyon also led the diving Falcons on the platform, finishing second place in front of Roby, Trax, and Gavin Wixom who finished fourth, fifth, and sixth, respectively.

Other swimmers with top five finishes were Mack Nuval who took second in the 100 breast, Detjen who finished fourth in the 200 fly, and Jacob Bulseco who took fifth in the 50 free.

Next up, Air Force welcomes Nebraska-Omaha and Liberty University to USAFA for three-way action, October 11-12. Action on Friday is slated for 5 p.m., while swimming commences at 11 a.m. on Saturday.

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