SAINT PETER, Minn. – The Gustavus Adolphus College women’s swimming and diving team competed in their Gustie Challenge meet on Friday and Saturday. MSU-Mankato sent a few swimmers to join the competition while Saint Ben’s sent a handful of individuals to race.
Kaia Churness had the top finish for Gustavus in the 1650 and 500 freestyle events, winning the 1650 (18:56.78) placing second in the 500 (5:21.07). Annika Beck placed first in the 200 freestyle, finishing in 2:00.69. Leah Felton swam a 55.03 in the 100 freestyle to win. Katelyn Siers was the runner-up in the 50 freestyle at 24.86.
Madison Witte led the field in the 200 butterfly, winning the race with a time of 2:15.55. Samantha Villa beat the minute mark in the 100 butterfly to win the event at 59.87.
Gabby Lee took first place in the 200 breaststroke at 2:38.66. Linnea Reinsmoen won the 100 breaststroke with a time of 1:11.07.
Siers took the top spot in the 200 and 100 backstroke races, winning both with times of 2:13.45 and 1:01.20 respectively.
Stella Anderson Moye won the 400 IM for Gustavus, leading the way with a time of 4:54.63. Beck led the Gusties in the 200 IM, placing seventh at 2:17.10.
Gustavus won the 200 medley relay (1:52.89), 800 freestyle relay (8:20.60), and 400 freestyle relay (3:44.65). The Gusties placed second in both the 200 freestyle relay (1:39.54) and the 400 medley relay (4:06.75).
Up next for Gustavus is the MIAC Championships starting Wednesday, February 11 and running for four days through Saturday.
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