IUP Swimming Shines at 2024 Championships: Luke Mikesell Named Most Outstanding Male Swimmer
The IUP women's swimming team secured a runner-up finish at the 2024 PSAC Championships, while Luke Mikesell was named the league's Most Outstanding Male Swimmer. The women finished second with 960 points, behind West Chester, while the men's team placed fifth with 406.5 points. Kasha Stokes and Athanasios Diamantidis claimed conference titles, contributing to the Hawks' four all-conference awards. Stokes achieved an NCAA B Standard in the 200 backstroke, while Diamantidis set new school records and NCAA B Standards in the 100 and 200 breast events. The team looks ahead to potential qualifiers for the 2024 NCAA Championships in March.
By the Numbers- Women's team points: 960
- Men's team points: 406.5
- Women's Team Standings: 1. West Chester -- 1662, 2. IUP -- 960, 3. Bloomsburg -- 833
- Men's Team Standings: 1. West Chester -- 990, 2. PennWest Clarion -- 572, 3. Bloomsburg -- 472.5
- Upcoming Event: 2024 NCAA Championships, March 12-16 at SPIRE Institute in Ohio
IUP anticipates potential qualifiers for the 2024 NCAA Championships, scheduled for March 12-16 at SPIRE Institute in Ohio.
Bottom LineThe IUP women's swimming team achieved a commendable runner-up finish at the 2024 PSAC Championships, with outstanding performances from Kasha Stokes and Athanasios Diamantidis. As the team looks ahead to the 2024 NCAA Championships, they aim to continue their success on the national stage.
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