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CollegeSwimming.com Week 1 Power Rankings

BLACKSBURG – The Virginia Tech men’s and women’s swimming teams both rank in the top 10 of CollegeSwimming.com’s first power rankings of the 2016-17 season. The men check in at No. 5 while the H₂Okie women rank sixth.

The men, who currently have a power ranking score of 730.46, took first at the FGCU Swimming Classic over the weekend and saw standout performances from senior Robert Owen and sophomore Norbert Szabo, who posted a personal best 1:37.64 in the 200 freestyle. Senior Fiona Donnelly turned in two NCAA B-cut times to lead the H₂Okies, who placed third against some top women’s programs in the country.

Seniors Jessica Hespeler and Klaudia Nazieblo have also contributed to the H₂Okies’ early season success as the duo hold the top times in the country in the 200 free and 400 IM, respectively. Hespeler swam a 1:47.68 in the 200 free and Nazieblo turned in a 4:15.77 in the 400 IM over the weekend in Fort Myers.

Tech also saw five swimmers post 10 NCAA B-cut times over the weekend:

Klaudia Nazieblo – 400 IM, 4:15.77; 200 Fly, 1:58.00; 100 Fly, 54:45
Robert Owen – 400 IM, 3:53.62; 200 Back, 1:45.98
Jessica Hespeler – 200 free, 1:47.68
Norbert Szabo – 200 free, 2:37.64; 200 fly, 1:47.64
Fiona Donnelly – 200 back, 1:58.29; 100 back, 54.97

The H₂Okies return to action on Saturday, Oct. 15, for its first home dual meet of the season against Penn State at 11 a.m. There will be a free swim clinic following the meet.

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