Michael Andrew Takes Another Two to Conclude Columbia Sectional

Photo Courtesy: David Farr

The 2015 Region VIII Summer Sectionals concluded this evening with a number of impressive swims.

The men’s 200 meter individual medley victory was taken by none other than Michael Andrew of Indie Swimming with a final time of 2:01.10. Claiming second was University of Missouri swimmer Mackenzie Darragh in a time of 2:04.87. Both top two finishers swam under the Olympic Trials time standard of 2:05.09. Taking third was fellow Mizzou Tiger Daniel Graviss with a time of 2:05.43.

Andrew sped to another win in the 50 meter freestyle with a time of 22.63 in finals. Behind him, Andrew Sansoucie from the University of Missouri finished second with a time of 23.17, while teammate Christian Aragona touched third with a time of 23.29. All three men met the Olympic Trials time standard, with Aragona matching the cut of 23.29 exactly.

In the first event of finals, the women’s 200 meter individual medley, Dannie Dilsaver of Greater Nebraska Swim Team edged out the competition to post a winning time of 2:19.12. A mere four one-hundredths behind her was fifteen year old teammate Caroline Theil with a time of 2:19.16. Only a tenth behind second place was Ellen Suek, coming in third with a time of 2:19.26.

The longest event of them all reared its head on day four. The women’s 1500 meter freestyle was won by Kira Zubar from the University of Missouri in a time of 17:06.17, nearly a forty second drop from her seed time. Fifteen-year-old Taylor Pike was back in action, placing second with a time of 17:10.94. Touching the wall in a time of 17:20.42, Alexis Daniels took third place in the mile.

On the men’s side, Antonio Thomas, representing Razorback Aquatics Club Aquahaw, broke the sixteen-minute mark with a winning time of 15:58.15. Securing second place was Nicholas Davis with a time of 16:13.44. Fifteen-year-old Dane Florea touched third with a final time of 16:18.74.

Contrary to the longest event of the meet, the shortest event made its appearance on day four as well. The women’s 50 meter freestyle was filled with ties, but Taryn Collura of Club Huskers stood alone with a first place time of 26.27. Danielle Barbiea of the University of Missouri and fifteen-year-old Olivia Calegan from Greater Nebraska Swim Team shared the podium’s second-place spot, both sprinting to a finishing time of 26.30. Bailey Grinter and Lauren Votava tied for fourth with times of 26.39, just nine one-hundredths of a second behind the second place finishers.

The long-awaited 400 meter medley relay was the last event of the meet. For the women, the Club Huskers team of Erin Oeltjen, Katherine Ditter, Bria Deveaux, and Taryn Collura finished ahead of the pack with a final time of 4:17.15. Second place went to Greater Nebraska Swim Team in a time of 4:22.00, barely touching out third place CSP Tideriders and their finishing time of 4:22.46.

2015 Columbia Speedo Sectionals – Results

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