CALVIN SPORTS REPORT FOR MARCH 21, 2008
John Boumgarden Claims Honorable Mention All-America Berth at NCAA III Swimming & Diving Championships
MEN'S SWIMMING AND DIVING
OXFORD, OH -- One of John Boumgarden's goals heading into his senior year was to qualify for the NCAA III Men's Swimming and Diving Championships. Another goal was to score at the national meet.
A native of Naperville, Illinois, Boumgarden has now completed both goals. On the second day of competition at the NCAA III Men's Swimming and Diving Championships held at the University of Miami of Ohio, Boumgarden broke through for an honorable mention All-America berth in the 100 butterfly, placing 15th with a time of 50.35.
Seeded 17th heading into Friday's prelims, Boumgarden qualified for Friday's consolation finals with a career-best time of 50.03 which was good for the 14th best performance of the morning prelims.
"John had a fabulous day," said Calvin men's swimming and diving coach Dan Gelderloos. "We were so hopeful that he would qualify for the national meet and then he did which was cause for a huge celebration. Then were hopeful that he would get a chance to swim at night in either the consolation or championship finals and now he's done that."
A graduate of Naperville North High School, Boumgarden is the second member of his family to achieve either honorable mention All-America honors or All-America honors for the Calvin men's swim program as his older brother Peter Boumgarden was a multiple All-American honoree from 2002-to-2005 including a four-time All-American in the 100 butterfly.
"When you think of the Boumgarden brothers you have to think about the 100 butterfly," said Gelderloos. "Both brothers have been such a big part of our program, not only in the way they have performed in the pool, but also how they have served as leaders for our program."
John Boumgarden's career is not quite over either as he will compete in the 100 freestyle prelims on Saturday morning. He is seeded 31st in the event with a time of 46.44.
Jeff Febus
Sports Information Director
Calvin College
(616) 526-6169 Office
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