GNAC Men's Swimming & Diving Athlete of the Week Report #5

SWIMMER OF THE WEEK

Benjamin Stark, Norwich (Sr.)

Senior Benjamin Stark swam his way into first-place three times for Norwich in their lone meet against Saint Michael’s yesterday (Nov. 12). Stark landed first in the 200-yard freestyle, scoring a time of 1:48.15. Then, he took first-place in the 100-yard butterfly with a time of 53.86. Finally, Stark closed out his dominant day by winning the 500-yard freestyle, landing a time of 4:58.24 and beating his opponent by .44 milliseconds.   

DIVER OF THE WEEK

Aidan Grady, Norwich (Sr.)

Senior Aidan Grady dove into first-place twice for the Cadets in their lone meet. Grady placed first in two one-meter events (six optional and five vol), landing scores of 220.50 and 130.70, respectively. Grady also swam the third leg in one of Norwich’s 200-yard medley freestyle relay teams, logging a time of 32.38.

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

Kristian Adlianitski, Norwich (Fr.)

First-year Kristian Adlianitski started Friday off very well for Norwich. The first-year swam a time of 10:29.56 in the 1000-yard freestyle to give the Cadets their first individual victory on the day. Then, Adlianitski took second in the 100-yard freestyle, swimming at a time of 50.27. Later, he swam the first leg in the 200-yard medley relay, helping his team place second.