2005-06 Olivet College Swimming & Diving News

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Swimming and diving student-athletes earn national academic honor
Swimming and diving student-athletes earn national academic honor

The Olivet College women’s swimming and diving team was named to the 2006 College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) Academic All-American team. In addition, four swimmers earned individiual CSCAA Academic All-American honors.

Seventy-eight Olivet College student-athletes named to the 2005-06 MIAA Academic Honor Roll
Seventy-eight Olivet College student-athletes named to the 2005-06 MIAA Academic Honor Roll

Seventy-eight Olivet College student-athletes have been named to the 2005-06 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Academic Honor Roll.

Four Olivet College teams receive MIAA Team GPA Award
Four Olivet College teams receive MIAA Team GPA Award

Four Olivet College teams have received the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Team GPA Award. This award is presented to conference teams that achieved a 3.30 or better grade point average for the entire 2005-06 academic year.

Lingbeek fails to make finals of 200 back
Lingbeek fails to make finals of 200 back

Olivet College’s Jill Lingbeek (Plainwell) failed to make the finals of the 200-yard backstroke today at the 2006 NCAA Division III National Swimming Championships, which were contested at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center. 

Lingbeek earns All-American honors in 100 back and 100 fly
Lingbeek earns All-American honors in 100 back and 100 fly

Olivet College’s Jill Lingbeek (Plainwell) has earned All-American honors in the 100-yard backstroke and 100-yard butterfly at the 2006 NCAA Division III National Swimming Championships, which are being held at the University of Minnesota. She is the first swimmer in school history to earn All-American honors.

Lingbeek and Meisner to compete in the 2006 NCAA Division III Swimming Championships
Lingbeek and Meisner to compete in the 2006 NCAA Division III Swimming Championships

Olivet College junior Jill Lingbeek (Plainwell) and sophomore Dustin Meisner (Temperance/Erie Mason) will compete in the 2006 NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Championships at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. The women’s championships are March 9-11, while the men’s championships are March 16-18.

Five student-athletes named to 2006 All-MIAA swimming/diving teams
Five student-athletes named to 2006 All-MIAA swimming/diving teams

Five Olivet College student-athletes have been named to the 2006 All-Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) swimming and diving teams. Freshman Yury Bylina, junior Ananta Fetters and sophomores Dustin Meisner and Koji Takahashi were selected to the men’s team, while senior Jill Lingbeek was selected to the women’s team.

Men’s swimming and diving team wins 2006 MIAA Championship, women’s team finishes in third-place
Men’s swimming and diving team wins 2006 MIAA Championship, women’s team finishes in third-place

Under the direction of Head Coach Dave Stubbs, the Olivet College men’s swimming and diving team won the 2006 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Championship. The Olivet women placed an all-time best third at the MIAA Championships.

Women's swimming and diving team places third at 2006 MIAA Championships
Women's swimming and diving team places third at 2006 MIAA Championships

The Olivet College women’s swimming and diving team finished in third-place at the 2006 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Championships, which concluded today at Jenison High School. The Comets tallied 373 points which was 98.5 points ahead of Kalamazoo College.

Women’s swimming and diving team moves into third-place at 2006 MIAA Championships
Women’s swimming and diving team moves into third-place at 2006 MIAA Championships

The Olivet College women’s swimming and diving team moved into third-place after day two of the 2006 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Championships at Jenison High School. The Comets have tallied 239 points.

Women’s swimming and diving team in fourth-place at 2006 MIAA Championships
Women’s swimming and diving team in fourth-place at 2006 MIAA Championships

The Olivet College women’s swimming and diving team is in fourth-place at the conclusion of day one at the 2006 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Championships at Jenison High School. The Comets have 99 points, while Calvin College leads the way with 206 points.

Women's swimming and diving team beats Kalamazoo, 133-106
Women's swimming and diving team beats Kalamazoo, 133-106

The Olivet College women’s swimming and diving team wrapped up the dual meet part of their 2005-06 schedule with a 133-106 win over Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) rival Kalamazoo College today at the Upton Center pool in Olivet. With the win, the Comets have a 7-2 overall record, including a 4-2 mark in MIAA action. P

Men’s and women’s swimming/diving teams beat Alma
Men’s and women’s swimming/diving teams beat Alma

The Olivet College men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams defeated Alma College tonight in a Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) dual meet at the Upton Center pool in Olivet. The men’s team was first in 11-of-13 events and beat the Scots, 157-56. The women’s team took first-place in all 13 events en route to a 174-60 win.

Women's swimming and diving captures team title at Chicago Invitational
Women's swimming and diving captures team title at Chicago Invitational

The Olivet College women’s swimming and diving team captured the team title at the University of Chicago Invitational held Jan. 13-14 at the Myers-McLoraine Pool in Chicago. In the seven-team field, Olivet tallied 1,167.5 points to finish 258.5 points ahead of the host Maroons.

Men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams beat Univ. of Chicago
Men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams beat Univ. of Chicago

The Olivet College men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams defeated the Univ. of Chicago today at the Battle Creek Lakeview High School Pool. The men edged the Maroons, 160-132, and the women won, 224-73.

Women’s swimming and diving team finishes in first-place at North Central (Ill.) Invitational
Women’s swimming and diving team finishes in first-place at North Central (Ill.) Invitational

The Olivet College women’s swimming and diving team finished in first-place (out of eight schools) Saturday afternoon at the North Central College Invitational in Naperville, Ill. The Comets recorded 327 points. Wheaton (Ill.) College was second with 301 points.