Falcons complete final tune-up before conference meet

DENVER- The Falcons used Saturday as one final milestone before the start of the WAC Championships, and there were plenty of positive takeaways to build on as the Denver First Chance Invitational came to a close.

To begin the morning meet, Joe Christ managed a new season-best in the 100 Freestyle, clocking in at 45.90. Gavin Peterman (45.99) and Kai Tiede (46.34) also produced season-best times in the swim.

Moving on to the 200 Backstroke, James Winterfield was Air Force's highest placer, slotting in at third following a 1:50.59. Garrett Kennedy (1:51.12), Kellen Russell (1:52.59), and Nick Reda (1:54.68) all set new season-bests in the event as well.

Anthony Sebastian is certainly ready for the conference championships, as the sophomore was the victor in the 200 Breaststroke as the result of his 2:01.40.

Air Force sent out a number of a swimmers for the 500 Freestyle, though Tyler Surratt paced the field for the Falcons. The freshman's 4:38.28 earned him a a third-place standing. Of note, Gavin Dustin's 4:43.02 in the distance swim reset his season-best in the event.

Joseph Moore finished third in the 200 IM following a time of 1:51.86, the quickest time among Falcon swimmers.

Next, the Falcons will await the start of the WAC Championships, beginning Wednesday, February 28.

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