An exhausted Westby (right) and Koch (left) exchange congratulations after their one-two finishes.
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Westby repeats, Koch second in 200 IM at NCAA's

Mike Ludwig
March 18, 2009

MINNEAPOLIS - St. Olaf seniors Nelson Westby and Jake Koch went one-two in the 200 Individual Medley finals at the NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Championships on Wednesday. The national title is Westby's third straight in the event.

Westby's 1:48.82 was just fast enough to hold off Koch, who was gaining on the champ in the final 25 yards.

The duo then helped the Oles' 200 Medley Relay team -- with Luke Money and Adam Meyer -- to a runner up finish in a school record 1:29.82. Kenyon broke the NCAA record with its 1:28.45 victory in the event.

The Oles' Chris Bateman also competed earlier in the day, finishing tenth (4:28.66) in the 500 Free.

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