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Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Illinois College opens Midwest Conference swimming championships with strong relay performance

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Coultas Natatorium | Illinois College Athletics

Coultas Natatorium | Illinois College Athletics

The Illinois College men's swimming and diving team began their participation in the 2025 Midwest Conference Championships with the 800-yard freestyle relay event. The competition took place at the Russell K. Osgood Pool and Deck/Natatorium in Grinnell, Iowa.

The team, known as the Blueboys, secured a fifth-place finish. The relay team members Nathen Trachta, John Masiliunas, Cade Emerick, and Scottie Nicotra achieved a time of 7:18.61. This time is noted as the second-fastest in the history of Illinois College's program.

The championships will continue over the next two days, with more events scheduled for Friday and Saturday.

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