Upcoming Event: Men's Swimming & Diving versus Alumni Meet on October 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Men's Swimming & Diving
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Wednesday, November 20
College Station, Texas
University of Utah
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Texas A&M Invitational
Utah Swim Divides for Pair of Invitationals
11/19/2024 2:29 PM | Men's Swimming & Diving, Women's Swimming & Diving
Utes to return to Texas A&M and Colorado Mesa for Midseason
SALT LAKE CITY – After the University of Utah dive team wrapped up in Austin, the swim program is aiming to divide and conquer heading into their midseason invitational-- one half of the team is onto Texas A&M for the three-day Art Adamson Invitational, while the other half is heading back to Grand Junction, Colo. for the four-day Colorado Mesa Invitational, competition for both starts Wednesday.
"'These are going to be some great meets for our program," said head coach Jonas Persson. "We have been training really hard and we are well prepared to race fast and compete well."
The Utes and the Aggies met at this same invite last year, with the Utes ending day three with two U.S. Olympic Trail cuts, five NCAA B-cuts, three broke school records and a top time in the country. Along with A&M, the Utes will also be facing-off with Washington State, Incarnate Word, Air Force, and conference foe, TCU.
In the Pool
The women's program currently holds the 37th spot in the top-50 times in the 200-yard freestyle relay on the NCAA Top Time Report. They originally held 53rd, but after the relay swam a 1:33.16, the Utes were bumped up. The men aren't far behind with their own top-50 ranked 200-free relay from the Intermountain Shootout coming in at 46th in the NCAA report.
Elias Dives In
Junior Elias Petersen earned the first Big 12 weekly award for the swim and dive program after his performance at Utah's home opener against UNLV. Taking gold on both springboard events, Petersen's 1m list scored just one point away from breaking the school record he set January of 2023 in a dual meet against BYU.
"I expect our teams to step up and race hard and compete, so that we can ultimately try to finish at the top," said Persson.
Looking Ahead
After the student-athletes are done at their midseason invitationals, a select group will be headed to the U.S. Open and competing Dec. 4-7 in Greensboro, N.C.
Follow the Utes!
Fans can follow along on social media (Twitter: @UTAHswimdive | Instagram: @utahswimdive | Facebook: Facebook.com/UtahUtesSwimDive), and the official mobile app of Utah Athletics, Utah360 -- download here.
"'These are going to be some great meets for our program," said head coach Jonas Persson. "We have been training really hard and we are well prepared to race fast and compete well."
The Utes and the Aggies met at this same invite last year, with the Utes ending day three with two U.S. Olympic Trail cuts, five NCAA B-cuts, three broke school records and a top time in the country. Along with A&M, the Utes will also be facing-off with Washington State, Incarnate Word, Air Force, and conference foe, TCU.
In the Pool
- Last season, Brandon Miller was the backstroker to watch as he brought back two U.S. Olympic Trials qualifying times. This season, he's earned two golds in the 200-yard backstroke, against UNLV with a 1:48.74 and Arizona at 1:48.95.
- Parker McOmber took home gold in the 100-yard backstroke when facing off with UNLV.
- Evan VanBrocklin has dominated the 200-yard butterfly this season after dropping time against Arizona and finishing on top with UNLV.
- Earning back-to-back top finishes, Norah Hay has taken home a gold in the 200-back against both Arizona and UNLV, her fastest time this season clocking in at 1:59.20.
- Swimming the distance, Nick Chirafisi took first against Arizona in the 1000-yard freestyle for the Utes, touching the wall at 9:22.72.
- Rylee McColley and Ella Derby are two new Utes to look for. McColley has placed top two in both the 100 and 200-breast and Derby has taken hold a top-three spot in the 200-breast while finishing in the top spots of the 400-yard IM.
The women's program currently holds the 37th spot in the top-50 times in the 200-yard freestyle relay on the NCAA Top Time Report. They originally held 53rd, but after the relay swam a 1:33.16, the Utes were bumped up. The men aren't far behind with their own top-50 ranked 200-free relay from the Intermountain Shootout coming in at 46th in the NCAA report.
Elias Dives In
Junior Elias Petersen earned the first Big 12 weekly award for the swim and dive program after his performance at Utah's home opener against UNLV. Taking gold on both springboard events, Petersen's 1m list scored just one point away from breaking the school record he set January of 2023 in a dual meet against BYU.
"I expect our teams to step up and race hard and compete, so that we can ultimately try to finish at the top," said Persson.
Looking Ahead
After the student-athletes are done at their midseason invitationals, a select group will be headed to the U.S. Open and competing Dec. 4-7 in Greensboro, N.C.
Follow the Utes!
Fans can follow along on social media (Twitter: @UTAHswimdive | Instagram: @utahswimdive | Facebook: Facebook.com/UtahUtesSwimDive), and the official mobile app of Utah Athletics, Utah360 -- download here.
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