Minneapolis Grand Prix - Wrap up

Sometimes it helps to look at things in total to get a real appreciation for what you have accomplished. This meet was essentially the first meet of the year for 4 our our elite Male swimmers. All of whom are well beyond the days of "best times" every time they swim. In fact, most of these guys train hard all season, just for 1-2 opportunities to get best times at all. This early in the season (less then 8 week in), best times and team records are just about the last thing on their minds.

With all that said - Here is a synopsis of how these swimmers did this weekend. Keep in mind that most of these swims are without a full rest or shave.

Friday - 

200 Fr
Jeff Williamson - 1:43.75 (GCOM team record)

100 Breast
Matt Tanchick - 58.67 (GCOM team record - and less then .9 seconds of his lifetime best)
Tom Kirch - 1:01.10 (less then .5 off his lifetime best)

100 Fly
Jeff Williamson - 52.08 (GCOM team record)
Matt Tanchick - 53.74 (less the 1 second from his best time).

400 Free Relay
Jeff Williamson - 46.81 (GCOM team record), Matt Tanchick - 48.44 (fastest split ever), Tom Kirch (48.51), Erick Burgwardt (49.75 - first time under 50 seconds ever) - For a total time of 3:13.52 (GCOM team record)

200 Fly
Matt Tanchick - 1:53.92 (Lifetime best by almost 5 seconds)
Jeff Williamson - 1:52.23 (GCOM team record - Lifetime best by .2 seconds)

100 Back
Jeff Williamson - 54.19 (GCOM team record)
Erick Burgwardt - 55.83 (Lifetime best by 1 second)

50 Free
Jeff Williamson - 22.18 (.6 seconds off best time - with no rest)

100 Free (Time Trial)
Tom Kirch - 48.32 (Lifetime best)

200 Breast
Matt Tanchick - 2:08.53 (GCOM team record - 7 seconds under lifetime best)

200 IM
Matt Tanchick - 1:55.17 (GCOM team record)
Jeff Williamson - 1:57.48
Tom Kirch - 2:00.45

200 Back
Jeff Williamson - 1:58.28 (GCOM team record)

10 team records - 4 Lifetime bests & most swims within 1 second of lifetime best splits. Great early season meet.