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Swim & Dive Set to Host TYR Fall Classic

FIU took home 1st overall in last years classic

10/5/2023 12:19:00 PM

MIAMI – The FIU women's swimming and diving team is set to host the annual FIU TYR Classic this weekend at the Biscayne Bay Aquatic Center, beginning on Friday, Oct. 6, and ending on Saturday, Oct. 7.

Friday, Oct. 6 TYR Classic
  • Time / Site: 4 p.m. ET at Biscayne Bay Aquatic Center
  • Meet Mobile (available on Apple and Google Play) & live updates on X
Saturday, Oct. 7 TYR Classic
  • Time / Site: 10 a.m. ET at Biscayne Bay Aquatic Center
  • Meet Mobile (available on Apple and Google Play) & live updates on X
  • Alumni Day, with events beginning at 9:30 a.m. and alumni recognition at 9:45 a.m.
The Panthers will welcome seven different programs for the invitational meet, including six in-state foes and one from outside Florida. Florida Atlantic, Lynn, 2023 NAIA Men's & Women's Champions Keiser, 2023 Division II Women National Champions Nova Southeastern, St. Thomas, Florida Tech, and Marshall will all make the trek down south.
 
Each session will feature nine events. A total of nine swimmers and two divers will be allowed per team. 

LOOKING BACK
Last season, FIU took first overall in the annual TYR Classic, totaling for 533 points, while winning 13 of the 18 events on the weekend.

LAST TIME OUT
FIU opened the meet season as they took on the Miami Hurricanes last Wednesday, Sep. 27 at the Biscayne Bay Aquatic Center.
 
The Panthers totaled for six top three finishes and three first places finishes on the afternoon, while sweeping in the diving portion.
 
Ingrid Huszar took home first place in the 100-yard breaststroke while Nicole Frank posted a top time in the AAC for the 200-yard breaststroke and 200-yard IM.
 
On the diving side, Ruska Lehtonen scored a total of 252.30 points on the 1-meter, while Kristina Keenan scored first on the 3-meter with a total of 265.20. In addition, Lehtonen won the AAC Diver of the Week honor.

TYR CLASSIC MEET FORMAT

Friday, Oct. 6
1. 400 Medley Relay 
2. 200 Freestyle
3. 400 IM
4. 100 Fly 
5. 50 Free
6. 100 Breast
7. 100 Back 10 Min. Break
8. 200 Free Relay
9. Women – 1 Meter / Men 3 Meter Diving

Saturday, Oct. 7
1. 200 Medley Relay 
2. 500 Free
3. 200 Breast
4. 200 Back 
5. 100 Free
6. 200 Fly
7. 200 IM 
8. 400 Free Relay
9. Women 3 Meter / Men 1 Meter Diving
 
UP NEXT
FIU prepares for a dual-meet against Nova Southeastern and Lynn University on Friday, Nov. 3 and Saturday, Nov. 4 from the NSU Aquatic Center. Live results can be followed on the Meet Mobile app.
 
SOCIAL MEDIA
Fans are encouraged to follow the Panthers on Instagram (@FIUMSwimDive), Twitter (@FIUSwimDive), and Facebook (Facebook.com/FIUSwimmingAndDiving) for all the latest Swimming and Diving news.
 
General athletic news can also be found at @FIUSports on Facebook and @FIUAthletics on Twitter and Instagram.
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