2019 SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE SWIMMING & DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS
- Tuesday, February 19 – Saturday, February 23
- Gabrielsen Natatorium, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia (Eastern Time Zone)
- Defending Champion: Texas A&M Women (3x), Florida men (6x)(results)
- Live results
- Live Video – SEC Network
- Championship Central
Reported by Lauren Neidigh.
MEN’S 1650 FREE:
- GOLD: Robert Finke, Florida, 14:23.01
- SILVER: Trey Freeman, Florida, 14:48.69
- BRONZE: Rafael Davila, South Carolina, 14:51.98
The podium stacked up with young talent again as the Florida freshmen pulled off a 1-2 finish. 400 IM champion Robert Finke picked up another title, dominating the race and dropping over 10 seconds with his 14:23.01. Finke’s time demolished the former SEC Meet Record of 14:35.47 from 2006. It also gives him an NCAA ‘A’ cut and makes him the 5th fastest man in history in this event.
Teammate Trey Freeman also dropped over 10 seconds for silver in 14:48.69. South Carolina sophomore Rafael Davila took the bronze in 14:51.98, touching just ahead of Georgia’s Kevin Miller (14:52.85) and Walker Higgins (14:54.05).
Hahah I thought this was Nic Fink when I read the title.
Coach Fred Lewis and Coach Finke do a great job of developing kids at SPA to have their best years of training and racing ahead of them. Even though only 8 practices a week…I’m sure they were challenging but they also kept it engaging. Continued success!
Quit being cocky and do your job
Did he just say he only did 8 practices a week? He went a 14:48 LCM 1500 on 8 pracs a week?? This guys going to EXPLODE this summer!
A distance guy saying “a lot more yardage.” Ooph. Sounds brutal.
Shouldn’t be swimming the mile if he wants to stop at the 700. Should want to do a 2nd mile at the end of it.
Well he is the 5th fastest all-time, so……
yeah i think you get to feel that way when you go a 14:23
Found the person that never experienced the mile before
Dont we all brother..dont we all.
I feel you bro. That’s me every time as well at the 700 mark! God speed at NCAA!!