Drexel Men's Swimming and Diving Wins two Medals on Final Day of West Virginia Invitational

Thursday, November 16

Morgantown, W.V.

Drexel University

West Virginia Invitational

Drexel Men's Swimming and Diving Wins two Medals on Final Day of West Virginia Invitational

11/18/2023 9:43:00 PM | Men's Swimming & Diving

Morgantown, W.Va.- The Drexel men's swimming and diving team completed the third and final day of the West Virginia Invitational on Saturday night.

Kacper Karnik finished in second place in the 200 breast, putting up a time of 2:00.41. Jakub Kwasny took home a gold medal for the Dragons in the 200 fly, clocking in at 1:46.17. Andrea Casini joined Kwasny on the top of the podium as he finished with a time of 45.22 in the 100 free swim-off.

Casini also competed in the 400 free relay as he teamed up with Alessio Gianni, Colton Wade and Sebastian Smith to finish in third place with a time of 2:59.92.

Up next, the Dragons will return to the DAC to take on Lehigh. The meet takes place on December 2 with the first event slated for 10:30 a.m.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thursday
Prelims (10 a.m.): 500 free, 200 IM, 50 free,
Finals (6 p.m.): 200 Free Relay, 500 Free, 200 IM, 50 Free, 400 Medley Relay
Diving (10 a.m. and 6 p.m.): 1m Prelims and Finals

Friday
Prelims (10 a.m.): 100 Fly, 400 IM, 200 Free, 100 Breast, 100 Back,
Finals (6 p.m.): 200 Medley Relay, 100 Fly, 400 IM, 200 Free, 100 Breast, 100 Back, 800 Free Relay
Diving (10 a.m. and 6 p.m.): 3m Prelims and Finals

Saturday
Prelims (10 a.m.): 200 Back, 100 Free, 200 Breast, 200 Fly,
Finals (6 p.m.): 1,650 Free, 200 Back, 100 Free, 200 Breast, 200 Fly, 400 Free Relay

STANDINGS
1. United States Naval Academy 2358
2. West Virginia University 1640
3. Delaware 1098
4. Drexel University 852.5
5. Seton Hall University 758
6. William and Mary 709
7. Villanova University 662.5
8. Old Dominion University 491
9. George Washington University 113
10. Pennsylvania State University 67
11. La Salle University 52
12. Youngstown State University 36

MEDAL FINISHES

Gold
200 Fly - Jakub Kwasny - 1:46.17
100 Free Swim-Off - Andrea Casini - 45.22

Silver
400 Medley Relay - Dimi Gkelis, Kacper Karnik, Jakub Kwasny, Sebastian Smith - 3:13.88
100 Fly - Jakub Kwasny - 46.77
200 Breast - Kacper Karnik - 53.57

Bronze
100 Breast - Kacper Karnik - 53.57
100 Back - Dimi Gkelis - 48.41
400 Free Relay - Andrea Casini, Alessio Gianni, Colton Wade, Sebastian Smith - 2:59.92

MEDAL BY DAY

Thursday
Silver
400 Medley Relay - Dimi Gkelis, Kacper Karnik, Jakub Kwasny, Sebastian Smith - 3:13.88

Friday
Silver
100 Fly - Jakub Kwasny - 46.77

Bronze
100 Breast - Kacper Karnik - 53.57
100 Back - Dimi Gkelis - 48.41
Saturday
Gold
200 Fly - Jakub Kwasny 1:46.17
100 Free Swim-Off - Andrea Casini - 45.22

Silver
200 Breast - Kacper Karnik - 53.57

Bronze
400 Free Relay - Andrea Casini, Alessio Gianni, Colton Wade, Sebastian Smith - 2:59.92