Iona Men’s Swimming Team Gains Momentum at MAAC Championship with Gold Medal Win and New Records
The Iona Swimming and Diving Team completed the second day of the MAAC Championship, with the men in fifth place and the women in eighth out of ten teams, in a close scoring competition.
By the Numbers- Marist leads the men's standings with 241 points, followed by Niagara (195.5), Fairfield (189.5), Rider (185), and Iona (159).
- Niagara leads the women's standings with 251 points, followed by Fairfield (239), Marist (209), Canisius (140), and Mount Saint Mary (131.5).
- Senior Michael Faughnan won the gold medal in the 500-yard Freestyle, leading wire to wire and setting a new school record.
- The 200-Freestyle Relay Team, led by Faughnan, also achieved a new school record and a National Invitational Championship Qualifying time.
- Sophomore Robert Heim posted a career-best effort in the 500-yard Free, finishing eleventh, and Junior Matthew Woyksnar finished thirteenth.
The meet will resume with various events on Friday, followed by the 400-Medley Relay in the evening. The meet is broadcast on ESPN+.
Bottom LineThe Iona Swimming and Diving Team put up a competitive performance in the MAAC Championship, with notable achievements and a focus on upcoming events.
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