WEBSTER, N.Y. - The Hartwick Men's Swim and Dive team collected a second place finish in the 2024-25 Empire 8 Swim and Dive Championships, posting a strong team effort.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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Cameron Drake (El Cajon, Cal.) opened the fourth and final day of the Empire 8 Championship with a dominant performance in the 1650 freestyle, taking the gold medal by 33 seconds.
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Owen James (St. Lutz, Fla.) kept the Hawks rolling with some points, placing fifth in the 200 yard backstroke, timing in at one minute and fifty nine seconds.
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The Hawks kept up their strong pace as Hassan Abdelwahed (New Hartford, N.Y.) added to the point total in the 200 breaststroke
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Hartwick capped off their championship run with the 400 yard freestyle relay, taking the silver medal. Evan Nezat (Jacksonville, N.C.), Bryce Rogers (Fulton, N.Y.), Abdelwahed and Drake combined for a time of three minutes and nine seconds.
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The Men scored 635 points to place second in the championship, Alfred took third with 605 points, and new Empire 8 member SUNY Geneseo placed first.
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Sebastian Knowles (Plano, TX) was named the 2024-25 Empire 8 Men's Swim and Dive Championship Torchbearer Award recipient, awarded to the student-athlete with the highest grade point average.
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Results can be found here.
About Hartwick College:
Hartwick, often referred to as The Life Balance College, is a private liberal arts and sciences institution in Oneonta, N.Y. Through its distinctive FlightPath approach, Hartwick blends academic excellence, career preparation and an active campus life to help students achieve a balanced and fulfilling college experience. With transparent tuition and a focus on health and wellness, Hartwick prepares students for lifelong success—both professionally and personally.
