Swimmers out of water
A two-week break allowed the development of an even more
rigorous training schedule for the Bruin swimmers.
Along with gradually extended meter lengths, known as increasing
“yardage,” the team has also been running on the track,
lifting weights, and practicing yoga on Fridays.
“They’re in great shape,” head coach Cyndi
Gallagher said. “We’re choosing not to have our faces
so much in the pool six hours a day, but also working outside for
better athleticism.”
Bruins get season bests at San Diego
The last meet against San Diego State brought a number of season
best swims for the individuals in the team.
Junior Sara Platzer took home first place in the 50-meter free
(23.64) and 100 free (52.18). Sophomore Lindsey Smart won her event
in the 200-meter free (1:54.22), and on Friday will be competing
against her former university’s team, Arizona State.
“At the San Diego meet, a lot of people did extremely
well, and there will be definitely great Pac-10 competition this
Friday and Saturday,” junior Naoko Watanabe said.
No ‘SC game for swimmers
UCLA will race against both Arizona State and Arizona on Friday
and Saturday, respectively. Admittedly, while Saturday’s meet
conflicts with the UCLA v. USC football game, the swimmers still
anticipate a competitive atmosphere for their meets.
“There’s going to be a higher intensity this
weekend, and I’m glad that the weather has been heating
up,” Gallagher said.
“Playing against these two Pac-10 teams will give us some
really good match-ups, and the true fans will still be
there.”
Notes compiled by Regina Yeh, Daily Bruin Contributor.