COLUMBIA, Mo. – Kieran Smith<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D13968&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=CecraZVghPacy4SiAqKB3RJZD-9ZVhvNRVNGaFdLsIk&s=_KlMq_SNpwCejtklQWWprly1d8e0Lp8EYS0ngfpL4BQ&e= > and Trey Freeman<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D13948&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=CecraZVghPacy4SiAqKB3RJZD-9ZVhvNRVNGaFdLsIk&s=q26VK2fESgGm4T0uW3KdpUT2Tw9mZVXuyQHo7P_7jV8&e= > got the Gators off to a fast start on night two as they went one and three in the 500 free.
Smith went 4:06.32 to match his own American Record time and to take home the gold. Behind him was Freeman in third with a time of 4:12.76, Alfonso Mestre<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D13962&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=CecraZVghPacy4SiAqKB3RJZD-9ZVhvNRVNGaFdLsIk&s=fOVCQgfpT-jj-aSlCGvv76uwEjK2RyPvxyN27x_I2zc&e= > in fourth, Robert Finke<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D13946&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=CecraZVghPacy4SiAqKB3RJZD-9ZVhvNRVNGaFdLsIk&s=Oc74jB2PLOikpxDqkorBnk7qnFCOIKYk9sBvXQVgvYQ&e= > in fifth, and Tyler Watson<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D13974&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=CecraZVghPacy4SiAqKB3RJZD-9ZVhvNRVNGaFdLsIk&s=bkI9I_Dv1mihgnkWwnH-S2oeFIXe8h9CffTWbfhkfcg&e= > in seventh.
In the B-final Brennan Gravley<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D13951&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=CecraZVghPacy4SiAqKB3RJZD-9ZVhvNRVNGaFdLsIk&s=vUw8nMHbKGb4L7jWCb0BeOs5I6QHvJao9UhmtbzTHrs&e= > placed 15th over all with a time of 4:21.02. Jace Crawford<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D13940&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=CecraZVghPacy4SiAqKB3RJZD-9ZVhvNRVNGaFdLsIk&s=YU0YlJOWPV_DG_BccsSRAVm8mzOlpDaNY5fS6hwIj6c&e= > in the C-final finished 20th and right behind him was John VanDeusen<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D13972&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=CecraZVghPacy4SiAqKB3RJZD-9ZVhvNRVNGaFdLsIk&s=jFDj0pi0ugol2LuwYMGAymee7w0fcG8A7HaIBKHrfXI&e= > in 21st.
In the 200IM, Dillon Hillis<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D13954&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=CecraZVghPacy4SiAqKB3RJZD-9ZVhvNRVNGaFdLsIk&s=a4NYAj3ghNhNEHkF4G_PEGZvF5Q8E8wOPTTEuVZ7kMc&e= > went 1:45.21 to placed eighth overall. Clark Beach<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D13932&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=CecraZVghPacy4SiAqKB3RJZD-9ZVhvNRVNGaFdLsIk&s=XcnaG0Vff48mw2GyluT2p8lTgPvfaa5WFAfSwQtWaHY&e= > finished in 13th, Miguel Cancel<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D13936&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=CecraZVghPacy4SiAqKB3RJZD-9ZVhvNRVNGaFdLsIk&s=w4_YrlJ8bgqsZEDFfIzQdQ5z4_KHqb-tzL6gWO0O9HU&e= > in 14th, and Kevin Vargas<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D13973&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=CecraZVghPacy4SiAqKB3RJZD-9ZVhvNRVNGaFdLsIk&s=LNEKzpX–Ev70uhF2V7KZWAGzKA_n3P_47bf7iJEg6A&e= > in 16th.
Adam Chaney<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D13939&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=CecraZVghPacy4SiAqKB3RJZD-9ZVhvNRVNGaFdLsIk&s=rgkX_w49xLcRCEs7grK4u2f0Tr7ale0DMrtjSCrKc8Q&e= > shot out of a cannon to take home the gold for the Gators with a time of 18.77 With that time Chaney moves up to number two on the UF all-time best list and made an A-cut for the NCAA’s.
Eric Friese<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D13949&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=CecraZVghPacy4SiAqKB3RJZD-9ZVhvNRVNGaFdLsIk&s=6QhIjG8MJ-CGhUHSx52eqDP3v7fJ2HK9wGgAsf-uVlA&e= > went 19.31 to place fifth overall and moved up to number five on the UF all-time best list. Will Davis<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D13942&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=CecraZVghPacy4SiAqKB3RJZD-9ZVhvNRVNGaFdLsIk&s=IL-_1nHn66JnxEZcYhLb_f496LuI4d-01UhZA42sA24&e= > went 19.44 to place seventh overall. In the C-final Isaac Davis<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D13941&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=CecraZVghPacy4SiAqKB3RJZD-9ZVhvNRVNGaFdLsIk&s=WzT_mQ3jAe2lZfbyOBWQexN_dpffNiKQUZcJweqy6VE&e= > placed third and 19th overall with a time of 19.77.
In the 200 free relay the squad of Chaney, W. Davis, Smith, and Friese went 1:15.21 to take home the gold. With that time, they set a new SEC record and move up to number three on the UF all-time best list and have the fastest time in the Nations as of right now.
Quotables
“The men tonight did a phenomenal job garnishing three first place finishes, adding SEC records and top National times to their conference championship achievements. It was a terrific night!
Kieran Smith<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D13968&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=CecraZVghPacy4SiAqKB3RJZD-9ZVhvNRVNGaFdLsIk&s=_KlMq_SNpwCejtklQWWprly1d8e0Lp8EYS0ngfpL4BQ&e= > was outstanding in the 500 Free, freshmen Adam Chaney<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D13939&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=CecraZVghPacy4SiAqKB3RJZD-9ZVhvNRVNGaFdLsIk&s=rgkX_w49xLcRCEs7grK4u2f0Tr7ale0DMrtjSCrKc8Q&e= > added an exceptional performance in the 50 Free to the group and we finished extremely strong in the 200 Free Relay, securing the first place finish with the fastest time in nation to date.
I am extremely proud of this group of men. They are dedicated to performing at their best and are committed to the team.
We still have a lot of work ahead of us and we must remain focused and dedicated to our team goals.
I would like to thank our Associate Head Coach, Steve Jungbluth and Volunteer Coach, Jack Szaranek<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D13380&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=CecraZVghPacy4SiAqKB3RJZD-9ZVhvNRVNGaFdLsIk&s=MD3IxTYiOe8vSUTiRMMccPYqGJfoH4zWbBKwC3mrpNA&e= > for their loyal commitment to the program and our men. I would also like to thank our extremely supportive Administration and Support Staff. They have worked tirelessly for us!
Go Gators!”
Standings
1. Florida – 571
2. Kentucky – 454
3. Georgia – 424.50
4. Tennessee – 392
5. Texas A&M – 382
6. Missouri – 379
7. Auburn – 320
8. Alabama – 308
9. LSU – 249.50
10. South Carolina – 155
What’s Next
Florida will be back in the pool on Thursday morning with the second session of preliminaries.
The day will start-off at 11 a.m. ET with the 400IM, followed by the 100 fly, 200 free, 100 breast, and 100 back.
The finals for the respective events and the 400 medley relay will begin at 7 p.m. ET.
