CALVIN SPORTS REPORT FOR MARCH 19, 2004
NCAA III MEN'S SWIMMING AND DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS
ST. JOSEPH'S, MO * For the third consecutive year, Calvin College junior Peter Boumgarden has landed NCAA III All-America honors in the 100 butterfly. A native of Naperville, Illinois and a graduate of Naperville North High School, Boumgarden took seventh in the event Friday night at the NCAA III Swimming and Diving Championships.
The All-America berth was the ninth of Boumgarden's collegiate career including his fourth in an individual event.
Seeded eighth in 100 butterfly heading into Friday's prelims, Boumgarden was able to churn out the fifth-best time of the morning, clocking in with a season-best time of 49.60. In Friday's championship final, Boumgarden clocked in an even time of 50.00.
Boumgarden's seventh place finish helped Calvin moved into a tie for 27th place in the team standings with 14 points. On Thursday night, Boumgarden had posted a 15th place finish in the 200 IM to garner honorable mention All-America recognition.
Boumgarden is slated to compete in the 200 butterfly on Saturday. A year ago, he took sixth in the event.
Calvin is one of four MIAA schools represented at the NCAA III Championships. Kalamazoo leads all conference schools in the team standings as the Hornets are 10th with 74 points heading into Saturday while Hope is 15th with 51 points and Albion is 39th with eight points.
Jeff Febus
Sports Information Director
Calvin College
(616) 526-6169 Office
(616) 526-8551 Fax
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