ECU Swimmers Off to Strong Start at Nike Cup
November 22, 2002 | Men's Swimming and Diving
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Sophomore Diane Parker (Tucker, Ga.) took first place in the 200 IM and broke the varsity record with 2:03.02. Parker is the first Lady Pirate to earn first place in an event at the Nike Cup.
Freshman Jackie Royce (Richmond, Va.) set a new varsity record in the 500 free (4:57.32) and placed 15th. Freshman Adrienne Williams (New Castle, Del.) set a new varsity and freshman record in the 50 free (23.70), taking 17th place.
The 200 free relay team of Martha Snead, Sarah Hunt, Lindsay Holman and Adrienne Williams set a new varsity record with 1:36.26 and earned seventh place in the event. Senior diver Carrie Wright (Lansing, N.Y.) set a new varsity record on the three meter dive.
For the men, four relay teams and five solo swimmers placed within the top 25. Sophomore Casey Cronin (East Providence, R.I.) earned third in the 200 IM (1:51.71). Sophomore diver Robbie Derr earned third on the one meter board with 285.90.
"This was absolutely the most outstanding first night we have ever had at the Nike Cup," said Head Coach Rick Kobe after yesterday's races. "The guys swam extremely fast, although they didn't set any varsity records they were very close to several. So we are very excited about our first night swims."
The Pirates continue action Friday and Saturday in Chapel Hill at the Nike Cup.
