Delhi Meet

On Saturday, December 4th we drove to SUNY Delhi for the Invitational meet with 13 other colleges. It was a very long meet (9 hours) however we were still able to perform.

In the 200 medley relay, Dan Schilling (SO) was able to break the 26 second marker in his 50 fly (25.79.) and Matt Sleezer (FR) broke earned a 22.85 which is the 2nd time he has earned a 22 in the 50 FR. Schilling also placed 5th in the 100 FLY (1:03.77). Sleezer also place 4th in both of his events 50 FR (23.) and 100 FR (53.25).

Chris Guard (JR) took off 2 minutes in his 1650 (21:52.02) and placed 5th out of 11 swimmers.

Gabby Spencer (FR) had a very successful meet by winning both of her individual events, the 50 (26.82) and 100 FR (1:01.47).



Our newest member, Hunter Harris (SR) earned a higher spot on the Top Ten List in the 50 FR with a time of 25.85. Harris also bettered is 100 BR by 5 seconds (1:24.49) and swam the 100 BA (1:14.05) for the first time this season.

Drew Teter (JR) placed first in the 200 IM (2:19.37) and 5th in the 500 FR (5:51.61).

Molly Heslin (FR) took off 2 seconds in her 100 FR bringing it down to a 1:15.53 and placing 18th. Chris Mahar (FR) also took off 3 seconds in his 100 FR (1:07.43).

Taylor Dunn (FR) swam the 500 FR for the first time and earned 7th place with a time of 6:08.88.

In a dramatic finish, the women place 3rd in the 200 FR relay (1:58.03) - Villiotti (JR), Lillie (SO), Kilbourn (FR), and Spencer (FR).

Swim Ceremony

50FR Record Video

NEAC Athletes of the Week!

The Wells EXPRESS

The Express Swimming Teams have been fortunate enough to have not 1 but 2 swimmers earning NEAC Athlete of the Week.

Both swimmers earned this honor from their performances at our last meet against SUNY Cobleskill (11/18/10). Gabby Spencer placed first in the 50 FR (and broke the 20 year record), 100 BA and was part of the 400 FR relay team. Dan Schilling placed first in the 400 IM (broke his own record) and was part of the 200 medley relay and 400 free relay teams.

Congratulations to both swimmers!

Have a great Thanksgiving everyone!

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Delhi Meet

20 YEAR RECORD BROKEN

From Left to Right: Gwenn Lillie (SO), Emily Northrup (SR), Caitlin Farris (JR), Molly Heslin (FR), Britta Kilbourn (FR), Gina Laungani (SO), Gabby Spencer (FR) and Idolyn Villiotti (JR)

Gabby Spencer (FR) broke the 20 year old 50 FR record with style. Spencer came in first in the 50 FR (26.35), 100 BA (1:09.57) and with Idolyn Villiotti (JR), (SO) and Gwenn LillieBritta Kilbourn (FR) earned 1st in the 200 FR Relay. Spencer also led this relay and broke the 1:00 marker and is the 7th fastest Wells female swimmer to ever swim at Wells!

The team called Kilbourn's last stroke a "Phelps Finish" to touch out the competition by a mere .05! Kilbourn also place 2nd in the 500 FR.

The men's team had a great meet as well with their first win of the season against SUNY Cobleskill! Dan Schilling (SO) and Chris Guard (JR) dominated the 400 IM. Schilling broke his own record from championship last season by a second (5:10.86).

Drew Teter (JR) is normally a sprinter and flyer tried the 500 freestyle and came within 5 seconds of breaking the record from his team-mate.

From Left to Right: Mike Scharvella (SR), Chris Guard (JR), Drew Teter (JR), Hunter Harris (SR), Taylor Dunn (FR), Elvis Okumu (FR), Chris Mahar (FR), Matt Sleezer (FR) and Dan Schilling (SO)

*more pictures to follow

Happy Birthday Emily!!!

Hour of Power Relay

On Thursday, November 11th the Wells Swim Team joined over 130 college, HS and club swim teams in this powerful event. It is called the Hour of Power Relay. A Carleton College swimmer past away from Sarcoma Cancer. This is cancer is a rare soft tissue disease that affect people in their early 20's. His team-mates did not want to ever forget his memory so they have created this event.

It is an hour of relays. Everyone must sprint each time they enter the water but at the same time making sure that each lane is on the same lap. Carleton's swim team's quote is "Leave it in the Pool". And that is what the Wells swim team did! We raised over $100 and we were even able to get some non-swim team students to participate even me!

The swim team was excited to be a part of such a great event and to raise money and awareness to this great cause.

Hopefully next year YOU will be able to join us!