University of Minnesota Athletics
MSD: Day One of the Minnesota Challege Complete
2/4/2005 12:00:00 AM | Men's Swimming & Diving
Justin Mortimer remained unbeaten over the last two weeks with an easy victory in the 500 freestyle. He posted a time of 4:22.88, followed by Travis Beckerle with a time of 4:28.15. Mortimer came back with another victory in the next event, the 200 individual medley. He touched first in 1:49.57, narrowly edging Adam Mitchell, who touched in 1:49.81. Russ Payne finished third in 1:51.02.
Minnesota captured the top two spots in the 50 freestyle with Terry Silkaitis touching first in a time of 20.42. He was followed by Mario Delac in second, posting a time of 20.48.
The Gophers were also victorious in the 400 medley relay. The team of Adam Mitchell, Igor Cerensek, Tyler Schmidt, and Pavel Zhuravlev clocked a winning time of 3:29.04.
The Minnesota Challenge continues Saturday beginning at noon.
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