Ole men get swimming and diving win at Macalester

Mike Ludwig
January 10, 2009

ST. PAUL, Minn. - St. Olaf claimed a 205-70 men's swimming and diving win at Macalester College on Saturday afternoon.

St. Olaf won all but four events in the meet. The Oles' Jake Koch (200 Free, 100 Fly) and Chris Bateman (200 Breast, 200 IM) were each double individual winners in the win.

The Oles swept the 200 Free and 200 Medley relays, taking first and second in each.

Chase Liabe also picked up two uncontested (by Macalester) wins, in the 1000 Free and 200 Fly.

The divers were led by Ryan Trostrud's win on the 1-meter board and Iand Strachley's victory in the 3-meter.

St. Olaf competes next Saturday at St. Cloud State University at 12 p.m.

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