Sanford, Foley Break School Records on Day Three of the ACC Championships
2/16/2023 7:45:00 PM | Swimming & Diving
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GREENSBORO, N.C. - Senior swimmer Brad Sanfordand junior swimmer Sarah Foleyeach broke school records on Thursday evening, as the Blue Devils completed day three of the ACC Championships. The Duke men remained in 10th (152), while the women remained in sixth (347) on Thursday.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Senior Brad Sanfordbroke the school record in the 100-butterfly on Thursday morning, posting a time of 46.26 in prelims, before cutting his official record time to 46.16 and a fourth-place finish in finals. The record was previously held by Ben Tuben (46.35) set during the 2012 season.
Junior Sarah Foleybroke another one of her own school records on Thursday, dropping nearly two seconds off her 400-IM time. Foley finished fourth clocking a time of 4:06.25, beating her previous record of 4:08.97.
In the 100-butterfly, junior Aleyna Ozkanrecorded the fourth fastest performance in program history, clocking in at 52.77 during finals.
Senior Matthew Knoxcapped off the night for Blue Devils, registering the third fastest time in program lore in the 200-freestyle (1:35.69).
TEAM SCORES:
Duke men – 10th (152)
Duke women – 6th (347)
UP NEXT
The Blue Devils continue the ACC Championships on Friday morning with prelims for the 200-butterfly, 100-backstroke, 100-breaststroke and women's platform diving. Prelims will begin at 9:30 a.m., before finals begin at 5:30 p.m.
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