Iturbe, Sims Honored as Nov. 6 MIAA Men's Swimming & Diving Athletes of the Week

Iturbe, Sims Honored as Nov. 6 MIAA Men's Swimming & Diving Athletes of the Week

Men's Diving

 

Men's Diving Athlete of the Week


Tai Sims, Albion

Freshman
Grand Blanc, Mich.

• Aided Albion in a 1-2-3 finish on the 3-meter board with his second-place effort (401.65) at the Calvin Quad Nov. 3-4

• Placed third on the 1-meter board (375.85)

2017-18 MIAA Men's Diver of the Week

October 16 - Jake Maurer, Albion
October 23 - Michael Moentmann, Calvin
October 30 - Alex Bergsma, Calvin
November 6 - Tai Sims, Albion

 

Men's Swimming

 

Men's Swimmer of the Week


Julian Iturbe, Calvin

Freshman
Caracas, Venezuela

• Was a two-time winner in three individual events at the Calvin Quad Nov. 3-4, winning the 500 free (4:46.62) and 1650 free (16:34.16) while placing third in 400 IM (4:16.80)

• His time for 1650 free is sixth nationally, while his 500 free time ranked 25th in the country

• Also swam on winning 400 free relay (3:08.80), a time that is fourth in the country

2017-18 MIAA Men's Swimmer of the Week

October 16 - Jake Huttenlocher, Albion
October 23 - Ben Holstege, Calvin
October 30 - Julian Iturbe, Calvin
November 6 - Julian Iturbe, Calvin