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Tom Peterson Inducted into the Harvard Hall of Fame 2009

by Tim D. Murphy

/ I thought you would all enjoy reading the essay Tom Peterson wrote for the Hall of Fame Dinner / Tom Peterson '92 Harvard Varsity Club Hall of Fame Essay I would like to thank the Harvard Varsity Club and the Selection Committee. It is truly an honor to be recognized along side such incredible athletes this year and those athletes who have come before us. Swimmers are a different breed. Many of you who know swimmers or know of them will probably not debate me on this point. And yes, you could say that this is because we are often a bit socially awkward, and actually choose to spend 20 hours a week under water, in isolation ,with the exception of 3 second breaks where you are carrying on a conversation in bits and pieces. We sweat chlorine; it actually comes out of our pours; our hair is so brittle it breaks when we take our shirts on and off; we put our bodies through excruciating things twice a day, one of which times is disturbingly early. We can spot a fellow swimmer from 10 yards out because the sport actually transforms our bodies to become more efficient in the water - well, that and we also tend to be a bit awkward on land. We can sleep standing up, are known to take naps several times a day and we don't really have an "off-season". We talk about things like negative splits, buoys and paddles, conseys and finals, going to "The Show", anchor legs, and 4, 6 and 8 beat kicks. And, while many non-swimmers know that we shave our bodies on a regular basis, we also occasionally wear panty hose in the pool. We are not normal. I have been asked so many times while I was swimming, why I did it? Why did I spend 11 months a year doing 10 practices a week for 25-30 hours of training time, covering 8-10 miles a day and 50 miles a week in the water, not to mention the time spent in drives or walks to and from practice? The answer has always been the same. It is who I am and it is in my blood. There is pure joy in being able to master a substance that is so foreign to others. There is elegance and simplicity and knowing that whether you beat your best time, and whether you win a race comes down only to you and how hard you've trained, how hard you wanted it. When you are no longer swimming, you realize how illusive defining victory can be in other venues and how diffused the outcome can be from your effort. The work world just doesn't come with a pace clock, or a scoreboard or electronic touchpads. Swimming is mostly, and is at its core, an individual sport. What is so incredible about Harvard Swimming is that it transforms a bunch of individuals competing (often against each other, at times on relays with each other) into a brotherhood that transcends generations. I have an affinity and a kinship with those Harvard Swimmers who came before me, and those who came after. I feel that I know exactly what they are experiencing, the nature of their friendships and the quality of their experience. I know that they, like I, have bonds with their teammates that will last a lifetime. Part of the reasons behind the closeness of these bonds is that which happens when any group goes through a difficult challenge together. It is akin to the Marine's emerging from Paris Island, the shared experience of putting your body through incredible challenge and emerging stronger, more confident and with the knowledge that your closest friends were there with you. But this doesn't fully capture the full essence of the brotherhood that is Harvard Swimming. The rest of it exists because of the constancy and tradition across the past 77 years. Regardless of the year, the coach we swam under, or whether we had suits that cover much of our body, or very little of it; we share a common identity. We hate Princeton Swimming (though while not necessarily hating all Princeton swimmers), we can do the Hipza in our sleep, are giddy with the energy from our taper at Easterns, want desperately to go to "The Show", would like to avoid but prove ourselves as Ironman, hate and love the trudge across the bridge in freezing cold at ungodly hours, and take trips to sunny places in the winter only to spend 6 hours a day in the water. But mostly, we love to wear Crimson and we love knowing that we can compete at any level, while representing the greatest University in the world. Go Harvard! I would like to thank my college roommates, who were so supportive of me through four years of "keeping the noise down" and wild mood swings from lack of sleep; my teammates, in particular Donny, Stephen, John, Brent, Chris and Sean, who cheered me on, even when we competed against each other; for my coaches in particular Joe Bernal, Mike Chasson, and Matt Kredich who had such different styles, but made such a tremendous impact on me in different ways; the University for giving me a chance to represent this incredible institution; and, mostly my parents, who sacrificed so much to let me have this experience. You all mean more to me than words could possibly express. - Timothy D. Murphy Head Coach of Men's Swimming Harvard University 65 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02163 office 617-495-2268 fax 617-507-0772

15 years

Men's Swimming and Diving Presents Team Awards at Annual Banquet

by Tim D. Murphy

<http://www.gocrimson.com/HomePage.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9000> Men's Swimming and Diving Presents Team Awards at Annual Banquet Courtesy: Harvard Athletic Communications Release: 04/06/2009 Alex Meyer View larger <javascript:ViewPhoto('1371441','300','400','400','1371441');> Courtesy: DSPics.com Alex Meyer *BOSTON** - *The Harvard men's swimming and diving team honored the success of the 2008-09 season by handing out the team awards at its annual end-of-season banquet Saturday at the Harvard Club of Boston. Junior Alex Meyer <http://www.gocrimson.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9000&ATCLID=827391>, who will serve as a team co-captain for the 2009-10 campaign, took home two of the major awards at the banquet. First, Meyer was bestowed with the Reid Jorgensen Trophy as the team's most improved junior. Meyer, who placed 25th at the NCAA Championships in the 1,650 freestyle and won the 1,000 and 1,650 free at the Ivy League Championships, was also awarded the Eugene B. Wyman Trophy, given to the squad's top scorer in dual meets. Meyer was a two-time All-Ivy League first-team selection. Next, the William J. Brooks Trophy, given annually to the swimmer or diver who contributes the most to the success of the team, was given to sophomore diver Zac Ranta <http://www.gocrimson.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9000&ATCLID=1292458>. Ranta placed 11th in the three-meter board at the NCAA Zone A Diving Championships and was fifth in the three-meter at the Ivy League Championships. Senior Bill Jones <http://www.gocrimson.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9000&ATCLID=649061>, a four-time All-Ivy League selection this season and an Academic All-Ivy choice, took home the Stowell Trophy, presented annually to the senior who, through perseverance, diligence and untiring self-sacrifice, has most improved during his college career. Jones helped the Crimson to an Ivy title in the 200 medley relay and qualified for the NCAA Championships in the 100 and 200 butterfly. He finished 28th in the 100 fly at the NCAA meet. Finally, senior co-captains David Guernsey <http://www.gocrimson.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9000&ATCLID=649058> and Eric Lynch <http://www.gocrimson.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9000&ATCLID=649068> were awarded the Harold S. Ulen Trophy, given annually to the senior who best demonstrates those qualities of leadership, sportsmanship and team cooperation. Lynch was named to the All-Ivy League second team in the 1,000 freestyle and 800 freestyle relay, while Guernsey was tabbed to the All-Ivy first team in the 200 medley relay and the second team in the 800 free relay and 400 medley relay. The awards banquet capped a strong season for the men's swimming and diving team, which finished 8-1 overall and 6-1 in the Ivy League. The team was ranked No. 22 in the final national poll and placed second at the Ivy League and ECAC Championships. *2008-09 Harvard Men's Swimming and Diving Team Awards presented April 4, 2009* *The Reid Jorgensen Trophy Alex Meyer <http://www.gocrimson.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9000&ATCLID=827391> '10* /The Reid Jorgensen Trophy is given annually to the junior who, through perseverance, diligence and untiring self-sacrifice, has most improved during his college career. The trophy was established by a number of valued friends from the Class of 1935 in Jorgensen's honor./ *The William J. Brooks Trophy Zac Ranta <http://www.gocrimson.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9000&ATCLID=1292458> '11* /The Brooks Trophy is given annually to the swimmer or diver who contributes the most to the success of the team. The trophies were established by William J. Brooks, Harvard's swimming coach from 1959 through 1971./ *The Stowell Trophy Bill Jones <http://www.gocrimson.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9000&ATCLID=649061> '09* /The Stowell Trophy is given annually to the senior who, through perseverance, diligence, and untiring self-sacrifice, has most improved during his college career. The trophy was established during the 1961-62 season by E. Esty Stowell '34 and Lonsdale F. Stowell '41./ *The Eugene B. Wyman Trophy Alex Meyer <http://www.gocrimson.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9000&ATCLID=827391> '10* /The Wyman Trophy is given annually to the team member who scores the most points in dual meets. The trophy was established after the 1934-35 season by Dr. Eugene B. Wyman 1904, a Harvard Square dentist who had been officiating at Harvard swimming meets since the Indoor Athletic Building opened in 1930./ *The Harold S. Ulen Trophy David Guernsey <http://www.gocrimson.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9000&ATCLID=649058> '09 and Eric Lynch <http://www.gocrimson.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9000&ATCLID=649068> '09* /The Ulen Trophy is given annually to the senior who best demonstrates those qualities of leadership, sportsmanship and team cooperation as best exemplified by Harold S. Ulen. Ulen was Harvard's head swimming coach from 1930 until 1959, compiling a 219-48 record./ -- Timothy D. Murphy Head Coach of Men's Swimming Harvard University 65 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02163 office 617-495-2268 fax 617-507-0772

15 years, 1 month

Gray, Meyer Selected Captains for Men's Swimming and Diving

by Tim D. Murphy

<http://www.gocrimson.com/HomePage.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9000> Gray, Meyer Selected Captains for Men's Swimming and Diving Courtesy: Harvard Athletic Communications Release: 03/30/2009 Gray (left) and Meyer View larger <javascript:ViewPhoto('3591369','300','400','400','3591369');> *CAMBRIDGE**, Mass.** - *Juniors Tommy Gray <http://www.gocrimson.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=41030&SPID=3654&DB_OEM_ID=9…> and Alex Meyer <http://www.gocrimson.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=41030&SPID=3654&DB_OEM_ID=9…> have been named captains for the Harvard men's swimming and diving team for the 2009-10 season, head coach Tim Murphy <http://www.gocrimson.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=41030&SPID=3654&DB_OEM_ID=9…> announced. Gray, a native of Houston, Texas, placed eighth in the 1,000 freestyle event at the 2009 Ivy League Championships, finishing the race with a time of 9:09.70. Meyer swam 25th in the 1,650 freestyle at the 2009 NCAA Championships, as he touched the wall in 15:06.58. He also competed in the 500 freestyle at the NCAA meet and was tabbed to the All-Ivy League first team in the 1,000 and 1,650 free this season. Harvard finished the 2008-09 campaign with an 8-1 record and was 6-1 in the Ivy League. Timothy D. Murphy Head Coach of Men's Swimming Harvard University 65 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02163 office 617-495-2268 fax 617-507-0772 Gray (left) and Meyer <javascript:ViewPhoto('3591369','300','400','400','3591369');>

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Ten Winter Student-Athletes Tabbed Academic All-Ivy League

by Tim D. Murphy

<http://www.gocrimson.com/HomePage.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9000> Ten Winter Student-Athletes Tabbed Academic All-Ivy League Courtesy: Harvard Athletic Communications Release: 03/31/2009 View larger <javascript:ViewPhoto('419340','300','400','400','419340');> Courtesy: DSPics.com *CAMBRIDGE**, Mass.** -- *The Ivy League has announced the names of 80 student-athletes - including 10 from Harvard--who have been named to the winter 2008-09 Academic All-Ivy League team. The honorees are starters or key reserves on officially recognized varsity teams who have cumulative grade-point averages of at least 3.0. Each of the eight Ivy League schools nominates five men and five women from its eligible student-athletes. Men's swimmer Bill Jones <http://www.gocrimson.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9000&ATCLID=649061> rounds out the selections. Jones earned All-Ivy League first team honors in the 200 medley relay and was named All-Ivy League second team in the 100 butterfly, 800 freestyle relay and 400 medley relay. He was part of the 200 medley relay that broke the meet record at Ivy League Championships, posting a collective time of 1:27.61. He surpassed the previous Ivy League record in 100 butterfly, swimming in 46.12 and qualified for the NCAA Championships. The Ivy League will publish one more edition of the Academic All-Ivy League team during the 2008-09 academic year, one following end of spring competition. -- Timothy D. Murphy Head Coach of Men's Swimming Harvard University 65 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02163 office 617-495-2268 fax 617-507-0772

15 years, 1 month

Jones, Meyer Compete at NCAA Championships

by Tim D. Murphy

<http://www.gocrimson.com/HomePage.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9000> Jones, Meyer Compete at NCAA Championships Courtesy: Harvard Athletic Communications Release: 03/29/2009 Bill Jones finished 28th in the 100 butterfly. View larger <javascript:ViewPhoto('434927','300','400','400','434927');> Courtesy: DSPics.com Bill Jones finished 28th in the 100 butterfly. *COLLEGE STATION, Texas. -- *Senior Bill Jones <http://www.gocrimson.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9000&ATCLID=649061> and junior Alex Meyer <http://www.gocrimson.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9000&ATCLID=827391> represented Harvard at the 2009 NCAA Men's Swimming and Diving Championships this weekend at Texas A&M's Student Rec Center Natatorium. Jones, making his second straight appearance at the NCAA Championships, improved his time at the NCAA meet in the 100 butterfly, as he touched the wall in 47.11. He placed 28th place of 47 student-athletes in the preliminaries of the event. Last year at the NCAA Championships, Jones, who hails from Fremont, Mich., swam the race in 47.35. Meyer, a native of Ithaca, N.Y., posted the Crimson's highest finish of the meet in the 1,650 freestyle, as he placed 25th with a time of 15:06.58. Meyer, competing in his first NCAA meet, also finished 44th in the 500 freestyle, as he cruised to a mark of 4:24.38. -- Timothy D. Murphy Head Coach of Men's Swimming Harvard University 65 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02163 office 617-495-2268 fax 617-507-0772

15 years, 1 month

Jones, Meyer Ready for NCAA Championships

by Tim D. Murphy

<http://www.gocrimson.com/HomePage.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9000> Jones, Meyer Ready for NCAA Championships Courtesy: Harvard Athletic Communications Release: 03/24/2009 View larger <javascript:ViewPhoto('3576654','300','400','400','3576654');> Courtesy: NCAA *CAMBRIDGE**, Mass. - *Senior Bill Jones <http://www.gocrimson.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9000&ATCLID=649061> and junior Alex Meyer <http://www.gocrimson.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9000&ATCLID=827391> are headed to the 2009 NCAA Men's Swimming and Diving Championships, to be held March 26-28 at Texas A&M's Student Rec Center Natatorium in College Station, Texas. Jones has been chosen to compete in the 100 and 200 butterfly events for the second straight season. In 2008, Jones placed 23rd in the preliminaries of the 100 fly with a mark of 47.35 and finished 25th in the 200 fly, touching the wall in 1:46.12. Earlier this month, Jones, a senior from Fremont, Mich., was tabbed to the All-Ivy League first team after helping the Crimson win the 200 medley relay in a time of 1:27.61 at the Ivy League Championships at Princeton. He earned three Ivy second-team accolades after finishing second in the 100 butterfly in 46.12, surpassing the previous Ivy League record in the race. He also garnered second-team distinction in the 800 freestyle relay (6:30.96) and the 400 medley relay (3:12.30). Meyer, making his first appearance at the NCAA meet, qualified in the 1,650 freestyle after winning the event at the Ivy League Championships with a time of 15:01.18, good for a new DeNunzio Pool record. Meyer, a two-time All-Ivy first-team honoree this season, also claimed the 1,000 free at the Ivy Championships with a new meet record of 8:57.28. The 100 butterfly event at the NCAA Championships is scheduled for Friday, March 27, while the 200 butterfly and 1,650 freestyle races are slated for Saturday, March 28. -- Timothy D. Murphy Head Coach of Men's Swimming Harvard University 65 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02163 office 617-495-2268 fax 617-507-0772

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Ranta Takes 11th in Three-Meter at NCAA Zone A Diving Championships

by Tim D. Murphy

<http://www.gocrimson.com/HomePage.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9000> Ranta Takes 11th in Three-Meter at NCAA Zone A Diving Championships Courtesy: Harvard Athletic Communications Release: 03/14/2009 Zac Ranta View larger <javascript:ViewPhoto('1371463','300','400','400','1371463');> Courtesy: DSPics.com Zac Ranta *BUFFALO, N.Y. -- *Sophomore Zac Ranta <http://www.gocrimson.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9000&ATCLID=1292458>, making his second career appearance at the NCAA Zone A Diving Championships, placed 11th in the three-meter event at the meet held this weekend at Buffalo's Natatorium. Ranta scored 295.50 in the preliminaries of the three-meter to grab 11th entering the finals of the competition. The Crimson diver kept his pace in Saturday's finals, amassing a score of 301.50 for a combined mark of 596.50, less than two points shy of ninth. Ranta, the COOP Student-Athlete of the Week Jan. 5, also took part in the one-meter preliminaries Friday, recording 251.45 points, good for 19th place. -- Timothy D. Murphy Head Coach of Men's Swimming Harvard University 65 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02163 office 617-495-2268 fax 617-507-0772

15 years, 2 months

Jones Qualifies for NCAA Swimming Championships

by Tim D. Murphy

<http://www.gocrimson.com/HomePage.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9000> Jones Qualifies for NCAA Swimming Championships Courtesy: Harvard Athletic Communications Release: 03/13/2009 Jones will compete in the 100 and 200 butterfly events. View larger <javascript:ViewPhoto('3561074','300','400','400','3561074');> Courtesy: DSPics.com Jones will compete in the 100 and 200 butterfly events. *CAMBRIDGE**, Mass. -* Harvard's Bill Jones <http://www.gocrimson.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9000&ATCLID=649061> has qualified to compete at the upcoming NCAA Men's Swimming Championships scheduled for March 26-28 at College Station, Texas. Jones, a senior from Fremont, Mich., will be making his second straight appearance at the NCAA Championships as he once again qualified in the 100 and 200 butterfly. Last year, Jones placed 23rd in the preliminaries of the 100 fly with a mark of 47.35 and was 25th in the 200 fly, touching the wall in 1:46.12. Jones was tabbed to the All-Ivy League first team after helping the Crimson win the 200 medley relay in a time of 1:27.61 at the Ivy League Championships. He earned three second-team accolades after finishing second in the 100 butterfly in 46.12, surpassing the previous Ivy League record in the event. He also received second-team distinction in the 800 freestyle relay (6:30.96) and the 400 medley relay (3:12.30). -- Timothy D. Murphy Head Coach of Men's Swimming Harvard University 65 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02163 office 617-495-2268 fax 617-507-0772

15 years, 2 months

All-Ivy Selections

by Tim D. Murphy

<http://www.gocrimson.com/HomePage.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9000> Meyer Headlines All-Ivy Selections for No. 20 Men's Swimming and Diving Courtesy: Harvard Athletic Communications Release: 03/10/2009 Meyer earned two All-Ivy first-team selections. View larger <javascript:ViewPhoto('1371441','300','400','400','1371441');> Courtesy: DSPics.com Meyer earned two All-Ivy first-team selections. *CAMBRIDGE**, Mass.** - *The 20th-ranked Harvard men's swimming and diving team earned 16 All-Ivy League selections, representing seven events, according to an announcement made by the conference office Tuesday afternoon. Junior Alex Meyer <http://www.gocrimson.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=41030&SPID=3654&DB_OEM_ID=9…> took home two All-Ivy first-team honors after winning the 1000 and 1650 freestyle events last weekend at the 2009 Ivy League Championships. Meyer set a new meet record in the 1000 free by touching the wall in 8:57.28 and then established a new pool record in the 1650 free, clocking in at 15:01.18. The Crimson also earned a first-team nod in the 200 medley relay as the quarter of sophomore Jordan Diekema <http://www.gocrimson.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=41030&SPID=3654&DB_OEM_ID=9…>, junior Simone Melillo <http://www.gocrimson.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=41030&SPID=3654&DB_OEM_ID=9…>, senior Bill Jones <http://www.gocrimson.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=41030&SPID=3654&DB_OEM_ID=9…> and senior co-captain David Guernsey <http://www.gocrimson.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=41030&SPID=3654&DB_OEM_ID=9…> posted a collective meet-best time of 1:27.61. Jones received three second-team accolades after finishing second in the 100 butterfly in 46.12, surpassing the previous DeNunzio Pool and Ivy League records in the event. He also earned second-team recognition in the 800 freestyle relay (6:30.96) and 400 medley relay (3:12.30). Senior co-captain Eric Lynch <http://www.gocrimson.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=41030&SPID=3654&DB_OEM_ID=9…> placed second in the 1000 freestyle with a mark of 8:59.82 to earn second-team honors and also helped the Crimson place second in the 800 free relay. Diekema, Melillo and Guernsey completed Harvard's foursome in the 400 medley relay, while Guernsey and sophomore Douwe Yntema <http://www.gocrimson.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=41030&SPID=3654&DB_OEM_ID=9…> joined Lynch and Jones in the 800 free relay. Harvard completed the three-day championships with 1,311.5 points and broke seven meet records en route to a second-place finish. -- Timothy D. Murphy Head Coach of Men's Swimming Harvard University 65 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02163 office 617-495-2268 fax 617-507-0772

15 years, 2 months

HMSD takes 2nd at Ivy Championships

by Tim D. Murphy

<http://www.gocrimson.com/HomePage.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9000> No. 20 Men's Swimming and Diving Takes Second at Ivy League Championships Courtesy: Harvard Athletic Communications Release: 03/07/2009 Dan Jones swam fifth in the 200 butterfly. View larger <javascript:ViewPhoto('434928','300','400','400','434928');> Courtesy: DSPics.com Dan Jones swam fifth in the 200 butterfly. *PRINCETON, N.J. --* The No. 20 Harvard men's swimming and diving team placed first in one event and swam 10 NCAA 'B' qualifying times Saturday to finish second at the 2009 Ivy League Championships, hosted at Princeton's DeNunzio Pool. The Crimson accumulated a total of 1,311.5 points on the weekend and broke seven meet records over the course of the three-day meet. Princeton won the championships with a score of 1,663.5, while Cornell was third with 1,095. Yale (1,033.5), Columbia (862.5) and Penn (808.5) finished fourth through sixth, followed by Brown (616.5) and Dartmouth (426). The Crimson, which entered the third and final day of competition in second place, got an immediate lift in the first race of the day, as Alex Meyer <http://www.gocrimson.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9000&ATCLID=827391> established a new pool record, placing first in the 1650 freestyle. Meyer clocked in with a 'B' time of 15:01.18, garnering his second All-Ivy first-team honors of the weekend and earning his Harvard 32 points. Blake Lewkowitz <http://www.gocrimson.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9000&ATCLID=1292454> grabbed fourth in the event, as he finished in 15:06.91, also a 'B' cut. Eric Lynch <http://www.gocrimson.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9000&ATCLID=649068> came in seventh with Harvard's third 'B' time of the event, while Tommy Gray <http://www.gocrimson.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9000&ATCLID=653933> was 10th in 15:32.91. Brothers Bill and Dan Jones clocked in with 'B' cuts during the preliminaries of the 200 butterfly, as Bill came in at 1:45.79, just slightly ahead of his twin, as Dan grabbed the wall in 1:46.43. In the finals, Bill finished third in 1:43.24, breaking the previous meet record of 1:44.36. Dan, meanwhile, took fifth as he swam his second NCAA 'B' on the day, cruising to the finish line in 1:45.67. David Guernsey <http://www.gocrimson.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9000&ATCLID=649058> led Harvard's charge in the 100 freestyle, as he placed third with a mark of 43.58, another Crimson 'B' cut. Guernsey also recorded a 'B' time in the preliminaries, as he swam the event in a slightly slower pace at 43.73. Teammate Will Heyburn <http://www.gocrimson.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9000&ATCLID=1292453> had the eighth-best time of the event, as he finished in 45.14. Harvard also recorded a 'B' cut in the final event of the weekend, the 400 free relay. The Crimson quartet comprised of Heyburn Guernsey, Bill Jones <http://www.gocrimson.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9000&ATCLID=649061>, and Douwe Yntema <http://www.gocrimson.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9000&ATCLID=1292468> had a collective time of 2:57.88, good for fourth place and 52 points. In the three-meter diving event, Zac Ranta <http://www.gocrimson.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9000&ATCLID=1292458> scored 278.60 points for fifth place, earning 25 team points for the Crimson. Drew Davis <http://www.gocrimson.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9000&ATCLID=1292441> placed 16th as he collected 174.45 points. In the finals of the 200 backstroke, Jordan Diekema <http://www.gocrimson.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9000&ATCLID=1292449> captured seventh, as he touched the wall in 1:49.52. Diekema had swam the fastest mark during the preliminary round, as he recorded a 'B' cut of 1:44.33. Justin Davidson <http://www.gocrimson.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9000&ATCLID=1292439> was Harvard's lone swimmer in the 'A' final of the 200 breaststroke, as the sophomore captured eighth in 2:01.66. Up next, Ranta will travel to Buffalo, N.Y. for the NCAA Zone Diving Championships, scheduled for March 12-14. Ranta will compete on both boards. -- Timothy D. Murphy Head Coach of Men's Swimming Harvard University 65 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02163 office 617-495-2268 fax 617-507-0772

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