MIAC Swimmer of the Week goes to Westby

Mike Ludwig
December 8, 2008

ST. PAUL, Minn. - St. Olaf senior Nelson Westby was named the MIAC's Swimmer of the Week on Monday, after he was a part of five winning swims and two near NCAA Division III records at the Carthage Invitational this weekend.

In three individual events, Westby had three "A" cuts for the national championships. His 100 breaststroke time of 54.66 was .17 seconds off the Division III record. His 200 breaststroke time of 1:58.98 was only .08 seconds off the national record.

The two breaststroke races and the 200 IM swim (1:50.86) are the top times in Division III this season. Both medley relays that Westby was a part of had strong "B" cut times. His 53.92 breaststroke split in the 400 MR made him the first swimmer in Division III to go under 54 seconds.

Contact media relations specialist Mike Ludwig at (507) 786-3834 or ludwigm@stolaf.edu.